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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.

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Why CliffsNotes may still be the best cheat sheet

Why CliffsNotes may still be the best cheat sheet

“CliffsNotes is one of the most thorough, one of the most insightful,” Professor Fisher said. “If a student wanted to use it along with the text, it would be worthwhile.” I swear that back in the day I read both the original novels and the CliffsNotes guides. Really. I was such a nerd that I…
by Alex Friedrich

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Why Bruininks and Cerra might not leave much behind at the U-Minnesota

Thomas Lee of MedCityNews writes about why the vision of outgoing University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks and U med school Dean Frank Cerra is in doubt: The school already was facing shrinking state aid. But with Republicans unexpectedly set to seize control of the legislature and possibly the governor’s office – promising swift and…
by Alex Friedrich

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8 Things That Couldn't Survive Without Colleges

8 Things That Couldn't Survive Without Colleges

Not a bad 2-a.m.-over-a-bottle-of-wine discussion, eh? What parts of society would die if colleges and universities disappeared? Liz O’Neill puts out a not-so-serious list in The Huffington Post and gives a few reasons.I have to say that a few haven’t changed from my college days in the 80s, and some must be brand new. I’ve…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Art students, Macs and the gainful employment rule

Mac Use on the Rise, But Integration Remains a Challenge Apple’s line of computers (including the iMac, Macbook, iPad, and other devices) continue to gain in popularity among students and faculty. But nearly 60 percent of Mac users say they still have difficulty sharing files and printers over the network. (blogs.universitybusiness.com) Survey: More Than Two-Thirds…
by Alex Friedrich

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Q&A with presidential finalist Eric Kaler

For some more words from the man himself, check out this interview that MPR’s Tom Crann just had with finalist Kaler.
by Alex Friedrich

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Good wrap-up on the naming of Kaler as U-Minnesota’s sole presidential finalist

For those joining us late and wondering what all these posts are about, I suggest you read Tim Post’s MPR story on the selection of Eric Kaler as sole finalist for the U of M presidency, which he did with MPR’s Melanie Sommer.
by Alex Friedrich

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See MPR’s Tim Post on TPT’s Almanac tonight

For you Tim Post fans, he’ll be on Twin Cities Public Television’s Almanac tonight to discuss the process. I believe it starts at 7 p.m.
by Alex Friedrich

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What a U-Minnesota faculty leader says about Kaler

Just got off the phone with Kathryn VandenBosch, chair of the University of Minnesota’s faculty consultative committee. She was at the meeting when Kaler was named. Here are some of her thoughts. I’ve edited some of her comments. On her first impressions: My first impressions are very good. I was hoping we’d have a senior…
by Alex Friedrich

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"C" doesn't stand for Colin or Condoleezza

A confession: In the moments leading up to the announcement that Eric Kaler is the University of Minnesota’s sole finalist to become the next U president, I was convinced Colin Powell would succeed Robert Bruininks. I’ll admit now that seems like a bizarre conclusion, but the logic seemed crystal clear at the time. It started…
by Bill Wareham

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U of M president search coming to a head

The University of Minnesota's board of regents are expected to name finalists for the school's top job Friday. The university's Board of Regents has the names of four semi-finalists, but those names are being kept secret. The regents will vote on the finalists during their regular monthly meeting at which point the names become public.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Post

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