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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.

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One more time: Is college worth the cost?

One more time: Is college worth the cost?

  We’ve seen a flood of discussion lately on whether a college degree is “worth it” in the end.  Add this one to the list. A recent survey from the Pew Research Center says most Americans think a college education isn’t worth the expense. 57% say that college students receive only a fair (42%) or…
by Tim Post

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Notes in the Margins: U custodians upset, college costs online and skills gap

Custodians fight U’s new system The University of Minnesota is switching to a new cleaning system in which custodians clean as teams. Teamsters Local 320, the labor union that represents the custodians, has filed a grievance with the University, claiming there has been a violation of contract. What’s the Most Expensive College? The Least? Education Dept.…
by Tim Post

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Jay Weiner, speech writer for U of M's next prez

Jay Weiner, speech writer for U of M's next prez

People know Jay Weiner from his many years as a Star Tribune sports reporter, or as the author of This is Not Florida, a book about the Franken/Coleman recount. You may even remember hearing Weiner’s sports commentary on Minnesota Public Radio. Weiner is starting another high profile job: he’ll serve as speech writer for Eric…
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Little change on statewide writing test scores

Minnesota 9th graders showed little change this year on a required statewide writing test.
by Tom Weber

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Paying for College: 7 Costly Myths and Mistakes

Students who start college in the fall (and their parents) are well into the “Oh my …” stage of figuring out how to pay for college. CBS offers a few helpful tips on their Money Watch site in Paying for College: 7 Costly Myths and Mistakes.
by Tim Post

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Notes in the Margins: Outsourced instructors, Dream dream and hazing lawsuit

Universities turn to outsourced instructors Virtually unheard of a decade ago, instructional outsourcing is sprouting on university campuses around the country. (USA Today) Lawmakers make another run at immigration bill Senate Democrats renewed an uphill push Tuesday for legislation that would give young illegal immigrants a shot at legal status by arguing that the hundreds…
by Tim Post

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St. Paul School Board discussion on bullying is first of many

St. Paul School Board members began a discussion about student bullying, hoping open up further conversation on the issue and define district policy.
by Tom Weber

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Mayo Med School, University of Minnesota are social animals

Mayo Med School, University of Minnesota are social animals

USA Today has named 20 colleges making the best use of social media. Mayo Medical School comes in at #18 (“used Facebook to make orientation easier and more enriching for new students, and experienced 100% participation on the site.”); the University of Minnesota earned the #20 ranking (“@umnews is in the top 10 most influential…
by Bill Wareham

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U of M's oldest building up for a makeover

U of M's oldest building up for a makeover

Eddy Hall on the U of M’s Twin Cities campus is getting ready for a makeover. The work would not only preserve the exterior of the historic building, but remake the interior for modern use. According to a story from Finance and Commerce, the U of M is currently seeking proposals for the $11.25 million…
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