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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.

Voters to decide referendum to pay for new high school

Voters in Alexandria will decide a referendum Tuesday whether to approve a tax raise to pay for a new, $65 million high school.
by Tom Weber

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Mindshift: "Gaming" the college admissions process

Over at Mind/Shift – like us, a part of the NPR Argo network – they take a look at a couple of start-ups aimed at helping students navigate the college admissions process: Although both the startups offer guidance to students going through the college application process, they each take a different approach. Parchment helps provide…
by Bill Wareham

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UMN president Kaler chats up the chamber

UMN president Kaler chats up the chamber

University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler will make an appearance Tuesday at the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. Chamber officials say Kaler will be on hand for “a discussion about the vital role of the University in advancing regional business”. In his inauguration speech last week, Kaler called for greater cooperation between the university and…
by Tim Post

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New student centers coming, but students foot the bill

New student centers coming, but students foot the bill

There’s a mini-building boom of sorts going on at Minnesota colleges … in student centers. Normandale College cuts the ribbon on its spiffy $14.5 million student center on Thursday.  It’s the kind of space that makes those us who’ve been out of college for two decades a bit jealous of today’s students. Minneapolis Community and…
by Tim Post

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Notes in the Margins: Coach Kill at Mayo, for-profits and GIs, and American students leave their "bubbles"

U’s Kill in Mayo Clinic after another seizure The Gophers football coach suffered another seizure Sunday morning, and despite his vow last week to keep working even as the problem recurred more than 20 times, Kill decided to take steps to get the seizures under control.  (Star Tribune) For-Profit Colleges, Vulnerable G.I.’s Military personnel and their families…
by Tim Post

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Do college sports need to be saved?

Do college sports need to be saved?

This fall, big money is having a greater impact on big-time college sports, from schools changing conferences to a renewed call to pay student athletes. Is there a remedy that can balance athletics with the core academic mission of schools?

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Recent Dayton higher ed appointee steps down

Gov. Mark Dayton's recent appointee to lead the state Office of Higher Education has resigned her position.

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ARW Podcast: Failure Equals Success?

ARW Podcast: Failure Equals Success?

To do well in school, and in life, kids need more than book smarts. But how do students learn character traits like grit and self-control?

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In Libya and elsewhere, the best hope lies in literacy

In Libya and elsewhere, the best hope lies in literacy

Simply toppling a dictator does not guarantee democracy. Making a new society requires an educated population.

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Wright resigns Higher Ed post

Wright resigns Higher Ed post

Courtesy of Tom Scheck over at MPR News’ Capitol View blog: Gov. Dayton’s office announced today that Sheila Wright has resigned her position as Director of the Office of Higher Education. Dayton’s spokesman, Bob Hume, released a statement saying Wright’s last day is today: “I wanted to let you know that earlier this week Dr.…
by Bill Wareham

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