Education News

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.

June 22, 2012 12:00 AM

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.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

June 20, 2012 11:03 AM

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

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

June 19, 2012 5:27 AM

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

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

June 18, 2012 9:03 AM

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

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

June 18, 2012 6:09 AM

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.…

by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

June 18, 2012 4:00 AM

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