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How an "active learning" class differs from others

How an "active learning" class differs from others

Back in August, I posted a few bits on the University of Minnesota’s new Science Teaching and Student Services building, and now MPR’s Tim Post has gone in and experienced a biology lesson in one of its “active learning” classrooms first-hand. Seems cool — interactive technology, a professor who acts like a motivational speaker, an…
by Alex Friedrich

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USD student on campus? Better check your pockets.

From the Minnesota Daily student newspaper: University of Minnesota police arrested a 19-year-old University of South Dakota student for shoplifting during the Tucker Max book signing at the Coffman Union bookstore Monday. The arrestee, Jordan Plath, was spotted taking an autographed copy of Max’s book “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell” without paying. Plath…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Link rot, the Dalai Lama and accountability

MSU Mankato student sought for alleged rape of another student Police are looking for a man who allegedly raped a woman he knew after she refused his Facebook requests to meet with her. (mankatofreepress.com) Dalai Lama to visit U in May The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan Buddhist leader, will come to the University of Minnesota…
by Alex Friedrich

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Short lectures, lots of interaction in U's new classrooms

Short lectures, lots of interaction in U's new classrooms

The brand new Science Teaching building on the university's Minneapolis campus is to home 17 active learning classrooms, more than any other college in the country.
by Tim Post

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Hamline University in the fall

Hamline University in the fall

Sometimes even a quickie photo is a fun one. Just ran across this photo on Twitter. It was taken with a flip cam at Hamline University’s Sorin Mall Friday by Hamline staffer Gail Nosek. You can see the original photo here — worth doing, as I had to crop a lot from the top to…
by Alex Friedrich

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Why the undead have invaded Winona State

Why the undead have invaded Winona State

If you’re wondering why hundreds of Winona State University students are chasing each other around campus this week, it’s because they’re playing a game that has become popular on a number of campuses across the country: Zombie Invasion. It’s like a glorified form of tag in which a small group of students playing zombies roam…
by Alex Friedrich

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Why is Minneapolis closing schools?

Why is Minneapolis closing schools?

Minneapolis Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson proposes to close North High School because enrollment has dropped nearly 80 percent since 2005. A school board member joins Midday to talk about how the district is addressing the challenges of declining enrollment.

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North Hennepin prof: What community colleges must have

North Hennepin prof: What community colleges must have

Paulus Now that North Hennepin Community College chemistry professor Eugenia Paulus is back from her front-row seat at the White House summit on two-year institutions, I thought I’d ask her what reforms the system needs in this day and age. She should know her stuff. The award-winning instructor has been a consultant for the National…
by Alex Friedrich

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Q&A with Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson

MPR's Cathy Wurzer interviewed Minneapolis Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson about her recommendation that the city's school board close North High School.
by Tim Nelson

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Ed. Commissioner Seagren applauds AP test standouts

Education Commissioner Alice Seagren is applauding a pair of Eden Prairie High School students for their outstanding showing on the 2010 Advanced Placement Exams.

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