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MPR News keeps track of the latest education news in Minnesota so you can understand the events shaping the future of learning and how it impacts students at any level.

Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and colleges across Minnesota.

Notes in the Margins: Women, tenure and the Virginia fight

Why women leave academia and why universities should be worried A recent report reveals that only 12% of third year female PhD students want a career in academia. Curt Rice looks at the reasons why and warns that universities’ survival is at risk. (The Guardian) Public campuses mimic private university experience Faculty members from San Francisco State University and City College of…
by Alex Friedrich

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American RadioWorks documentary about higher education for Latinos, " Rising By Degrees"

American RadioWorks documentary about higher education for Latinos, " Rising By Degrees"

The United States is facing a dramatic demographic challenge: Young Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of the population, and they are the least likely to graduate from college. Experts say the future of the American economy is at stake, because higher education is essential in the 21st century economy. Rising by Degrees tells the story of Latino students working towards a college degree--and why it's so hard for them to get what they want

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Gophers get new AD Teague's top assistant from VCU

The University of Minnesota has named David Benedict as the executive associate athletic director.

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NPR's TED Radio Hour: Fixing Our Broken Systems

NPR's TED Radio Hour: Fixing Our Broken Systems

We depend on rules, guidelines and laws to provide structure, order and function, but too often these systems fail us. These TED speakers propose how to fix our broken systems, by looking to trust and practical wisdom as ways to mend education, medicine and the law. Plus, how games might be our best resources to solve real-world problems.

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UMN says it has won Facebook case against student

UMN says it has won Facebook case against student

Just got this announcement from the University of Minnesota on the outcome of its Facebook case, which I posted about in July: Minnesota Supreme Court today rules unanimously in favor of the U of M’s ability to discipline student for violating academic rules The Minnesota Supreme Court today ruled unanimously in favor of the University…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Finance, cuts and the fear of God

Universities Feel the Heat Amid Cuts A panel warned that funding cuts to higher education are hurting the global competitiveness of U.S. research universities, the latest sign of financial strain that is intensifying battles over school leadership. (The Wall Street Journal) University Sends ‘Fear of God’ Letter to Students With Senioritis About 100 seniors will…
by Alex Friedrich

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Summer school starts today in Twin Cities

Summer vacation may have started for some kids, but school starts again today for other students in the Minneapolis and St. Paul public school systems.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Notes in the Margins: Italy, tougher MBAs and Obama's prof

Law Schools Hit Brakes Amid Weak Market Law schools are experimenting with a novel solution to the nation’s glut of attorneys: mint fewer of them. (The Wall Street Journal) Fed database compares the cost of college Which U.S. college is the most expensive and which is least? Federal database will help prospective students and parents.…
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For charter schools, mixed results at 20-year mark

For charter schools, mixed results at 20-year mark

This week, charter school officials will gather in Minneapolis to share notes and discuss the progress of the national charter school movement, which marks its 20th anniversary this year.
by Tim Post

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Obama proposal to raise dropout age falls flat

Obama proposal to raise dropout age falls flat

A call to raise the age at which students can drop out of school has largely been ignored.

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