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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.

Study: Few academic gains for American Indian students

A new government study shows there have been few gains in academic achievement for the nation's American Indian students.
by Tom Weber

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Schools prep for new statewide physical education standards

Schools prep for new statewide physical education standards

Schools in Minnesota have long had statewide standards to follow in subjects like math, reading and science, but now they'll have to do the same for physical education, thanks to legislation signed into law last month.
by Tom Weber

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Unpaid internships: priceless experience?

Many companies that could afford to pay interns do not, on the theory that the experience and contacts are enough compensation. But that may be changing, even in a difficult economy.

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Regents unanimously approve U of M budget

Regents unanimously approve U of M budget

The University of Minnesota board of regents voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a budget that raises tuition, and cuts jobs and class offerings.
by Tim Post

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$1M awarded for St. Paul-based computer literacy program

The federal government has awarded $1 million in funding to expand a computer literacy program in the Twin Cities, program officials announced Monday.
by Madeleine Baran

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U of M President Bruininks answers questions on Midday

U of M President Bruininks answers questions on Midday

University of Minnesota Regents meet next week to fix a $152 million gap in the 2010-11 budget. President Bruininks discusses the challenges ahead.
by Robert Bruininks

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Bigger 10 could help narrow U of M's athletics budget gap

Bigger 10 could help narrow U of M's athletics budget gap

The recent expansion of the Big 10 could help the University of Minnesota athletics department weather reductions in its budget, but it's not likely to be enough to make up for the budget cuts the department faces in coming years.
by Tim Post

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School district ponders whether to get rid of class rank

School district ponders whether to get rid of class rank

School officials in Mounds View will decide next week whether to get rid of class rank for graduating seniors. If they do, they'll join a handful of other public school districts who have made the switch in recent years, and who say it might help some students get into college.
by Tom Weber

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Union wants MnSCU pres. to return $40K bonus

Union wants MnSCU pres. to return $40K bonus

A public employees union is asking the head of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system to return his bonus.
by Tim Post

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