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July 19, 2015 2:16 PM

They're No. 1: U.S. wins Math Olympiad for first time in 21 years

America's top math students went head-to-head with competitors from more than 100 countries -- and they won. "If you can even solve one question," their head coach says, "you're a bit of a genius."

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July 13, 2015 2:10 PM

Aspen Ideas Festival: Should college be free?

The cost of college has been rising fast, far outpacing inflation. Decades ago students could work part-time and pay for it, but that's nearly impossible now.

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July 13, 2015 8:32 AM

How Augsburg is going all Mark Twain

Some students and professors will spend fall semester paddling and learning on the Mississippi River.

by Alex Friedrich

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July 9, 2015 2:46 PM

Minnesota steps up scrutiny of for-profit colleges

The state Office of Higher Education has been sending out "secret shoppers" to see whether colleges are dealing honestly with prospective students.

by Alex Friedrich

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July 9, 2015 12:00 AM

Supporters of U of M sexual consent policy worry delay sends wrong signals

The consent policy proposed by President Eric Kaler last month requires that "each person who wishes to engage in the sexual activity to obtain consent" from their partner through words or body language.

by Jon Collins

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July 8, 2015 2:08 PM

Kline: No Child Left Behind reform would give states more control

"When you travel around the country and you ask people about No Child Left Behind, there is literally nobody who says 'Wow that's a great law,'" Kline said.

by Tim Post

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July 8, 2015 12:17 PM

How important is play time during school?

Tony Pellegrini of the University of Minnesota discusses the latest research on the importance of play in educational settings.

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July 8, 2015 4:00 AM

Changes would allow schools more leeway when using integration money

The Minnesota Department of Education wants schools to give school districts access to integration money without having to work to achieve racial balance.

by Tim Post

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July 5, 2015 9:22 AM

When America's librarians went to war

How did librarians fit into national security in the 20th century? In an array of ways, says Cara Bertram, an archivist for the American Library Association. Libraries were established at hospitals and military bases.

by Linton Weeks