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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.

Winona paper, student leader clash over MnSCU chief

Winona paper, student leader clash over MnSCU chief

Has the battle begun over the legacy of outgoing Chancellor James McCormick of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system? In its May 14 editorial, “MnSCU’s bureaucratic addiction is shameful,” the Winona Daily News portrayed McCormick as a bureaucrat intent on protecting from scrutiny the bloated MnSCU empire he has created — an empire whose…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Internees, immersion and the elite

Chinese Rush to U.S. Colleges Reveals Predatory Fees for Recruits More than 400 agencies licensed by the Chinese government, and many others that aren’t, charge thousands of dollars to help fill out applications, ghost-write essays and arrange visas for Chinese students.These agents also often misrepresent or conceal their U.S. affiliations. (Bloomberg via University Business) Japanese…
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State program aims to improve school lunches

State program aims to improve school lunches

The Great Trays Partnership provides training and equipment to help schools improve their menus with fresh, nutritious food. The goal is to increase the fruits, vegetables and whole grains, while limiting fats and sodium.
by Julie Siple

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Anoka-Hennepin school district faces lawsuit over harassment of gays

Anoka-Hennepin school district faces lawsuit over harassment of gays

Lawyers for the Southern Poverty Law Center and National Center for Lesbian Rights say they have proof that Anoka-Hennepin students have been harassed for being gay or perceived as gay and that harassment violates federal law.
by Tom Weber

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Math and reading scores up in Minn., but racial gap persists

New test results show high school students in Minnesota continue to improve their scores in math and reading. However, the data also shows a significant gap between how well white students perform, compared to students of color.
by Tom Weber

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Records show timeline in Minn. school gun incident

Police records show about 40 minutes went by from the time a principal discovered a student had a gun at a Stearns County school until she was able to reach the school's police officer.

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Wisconsin: Our students should pay the reciprocity difference

Wisconsin: Our students should pay the reciprocity difference

This just in from the Associated Press: Wisconsin lawmakers agree to change Minnesota tuition deal Wisconsin college students will have to pay more to attend the University of Minnesota under a change approved by the Wisconsin Legislature’s budget committee. Currently, Wisconsin makes up the difference between the resident tuition rate for a Wisconsin student to…
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U of M benefactor dies at age 78

One of the University of Minnesota's biggest benefactors has died at age 78.

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Klobuchar calls for more vocational-technical education

Klobuchar calls for more vocational-technical education

Good timing, I suppose: U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar writes in the Pioneer Press that the U.S. needs a revival of vocational-technical education for the good of both students and American business. And timely enough, she mentions the Pathways to Prosperity report that I’ve been writing about since last week. Among the things she says need…
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Governor rejects higher-education bill

Just got this from the governor’s office. Above is the letter regarding Dayton’s veto of the higher-ed bill, which he said led to the “deepest cuts to higher education in our state’s history.” Update: Quick summary of topics: Budget cuts. They’re “far too extreme,” and would lead to a lower-quality work force for Minnesota’s employers.…
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