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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: Pell cuts, college vouchers and immigration

Pell cuts would come late in the admissions game Quite apart from the merits of cutting Pell or not cutting Pell, there is an important question of timing. If Congress enacts Pell cuts now, colleges will have to send out another round of letters with new, lower aid figures at the very end of the admission…
by Alex Friedrich

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For many students, school lunch will likely cost more next year

For many students, school lunch will likely cost more next year

Thousands of Minnesota students are probably going to be paying more for school lunch next year. School districts are considering raising prices, in part because of a new federal law that essentially requires them to do so.
by Julie Siple

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House's all-GOP conference commitee members

The House has chosen its higher-ed conference committee members — all Republican: Rep. Bud Nornes, R-Fergus Falls; Rep. Bob Dettmer, R-Forest Lake; Rep. Kurt Daudt, R-Crown; Rep. Pat Mazorol, R-Bloomington; and Rep. David Hancock, R-Bemidji. MnSCU’s  Friends Action Network blog says there’s been no word on when it will meet, but that policy bills should…
by Alex Friedrich

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Tommies turning down landlines in dorms

Tommies turning down landlines in dorms

“I’ve never used my landline. I tried to set it up, but I couldn’t figure it out. It sits in the corner – it doesn’t do anything.” University of St. Thomas freshman Lauren Mumm telling TommieMedia about the lack of use of the line in her dorm room. The news service reports that more and…
by Alex Friedrich

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How will cuts affect Southeast Technical and Rainy River ?

How will cuts affect Southeast Technical and Rainy River ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPQaDf5ewP8 Some reports on how the recent budget-cutting legislation might effect schools is starting to trickle in from various colleges. Here the Red Wing Republican Eagle reports on Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical: The technical college would have to shave off about $1 million from its budget this year and another $1 million next year, Johnson…
by Alex Friedrich

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When a crew from "60 Minutes" comes to town

When a crew from "60 Minutes" comes to town

"Huck Finn" flap drew a national TV crew that wanted conflict, not educational philosophy.

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Some students saving money by getting a degree in three years

Some students saving money by getting a degree in three years

Some students are lowering their college costs by getting a four year degree in just three years. College officials warn it’s not for everyone.  Students can feel rushed into making academic and career decisions.  And they don’t get to take part in as many co-curricular activities as the might on the four-year plan. Here’s my…
by Tim Post

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Notes in the Margins: Dropouts, ed teachers and laptop assaults

Reducing Dropout Rate Would Pump Billions Into Economy That’s because high school dropouts earn less money, pay fewer taxes, and spend less of the money they earn than those who have received at least a high school diploma. (US News & World Report) Today’s teacher layoffs threaten tomorrow’s college classrooms As teachers get pink slips,…
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To cut costs, more college students consider studying in the fast lane

To cut costs, more college students consider studying in the fast lane

As the cost of earning a college degree continues to increase, some students have found a way to lower their tuition bills: earn a four-year degree in three years.
by Tim Post

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