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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.

Notes in the Margins: Cancelled commencement, tuition vs. funding and Pell Grants

CLA cancels fall commencement ceremony The University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts announced Thursday that, starting this year, there will be no December commencement ceremony for its fall graduates. (Minnesota Daily) College presidents, students lobby to keep Pell Grant funding Before agreeing to raise the federal debt ceiling, Republican lawmakers want Democrats to agree…
by Tim Post

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Univ. of Minnesota's Kaler on MPR 9 a.m. Monday

I’ll be live-blogging his Midmorning interview, so check back in then! 9 a.m. – The Future of the University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota faces more challenges than ever, from relevance to reputation to funding. So how will the U’s new President Eric Kaler navigate uncharted waters? STUDIO GUEST Eric Kaler- President of the…
by Alex Friedrich

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Lawsuit details harassment claims at Anoka-Hennepin schools

Lawsuit details harassment claims at Anoka-Hennepin schools

Two national civil rights groups announced a lawsuit against the Anoka-Hennepin School District over a sexual orientation policy they say contributes to a hostile environment for gay students.
by Tim Post and Elizabeth Dunbar

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Why does the U get the same appropriation as MnSCU?

Have you compared the amount of money that the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) systems have received in the funding bills passed this week? They get about the same amount from the state: just over $1 billion each, with the U getting about $5 million more than MnSCU. A reader…
by Alex Friedrich

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State Office of Higher Ed back in action today

Just got this from the state Office of Higher Education: OHE STAFF RETURN TO WORK IN TIME FOR PEAK STATE GRANT SEASON Dr. Sheila Wright, Director of the Office of Higher Education (OHE), welcomed the return of all OHE employees back to work on Thursday and said that, for thousands of Minnesota students, the government…
by Alex Friedrich

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What the Univ. of Minnesota faces at U2 concert

What the Univ. of Minnesota faces at U2 concert

“This is our first big concert on campus, and it will be a learning experience.” — University of Minnesota Parking and Transportation Services spokeswoman Jacqueline Brudlos on how the U is coping with all of the logistical challenges behind this Saturday’s huge U2 concert at TCF Bank Stadium. Read the full Minnesota Daily article here.
by Alex Friedrich

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How digitizing local newspapers helped Winona State's library

Assistant professor Allison Quam of the Darrell W. Krueger Library at Winona State University writes in American Libraries magazine about the success of the Winona Newspaper Project, which has created digital archives of four Winona newspapers: Since the library began tracking usage in 2007, the Winona Newspaper Project has had over 46,000 visits from more…
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Notes in the Margins: Beer, food and the decline of California higher-ed

College budget cutbacks go outside the box When students and professors return to budget-slashing colleges this fall, they might notice things missing, such as limitless piles of food on their plates, land-line phones and trash pickup. (USA Today) Standing Sentry at the Next Gate Listening for the ways in which undergraduate and graduate school admissions…
by Alex Friedrich

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School officials ponder funding, policy changes in budget

School officials ponder funding, policy changes in budget

Education officials across the state spent the day poring over the $13.6 billion dollar K-12 education bill that Gov. Dayton signed today. The central provision is a $700 million delay in state aid payments for schools. But it also includes a host of other changes that will affect how schools operate over the next few years.
by Tim Post

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