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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.

Faculty reject mediation with chancellor

Faculty union leaders say MnSCU Chancellor Rosenstone acted in "bad faith" when he announced early Thursday that a state agency would mediate their dispute with him over plans to overhaul the system.
by Alex Friedrich

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Arne Duncan on Minnesota's achievement gap

Arne Duncan on Minnesota's achievement gap

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan joined us earlier this week to talk about whether the federal government can do anything to solve state education problems like Minnesota's achievement gap.

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MnSCU: State will mediate dispute over revamp

The chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system says a state agency has agreed to mediate faculty unions' dispute with MnSCU leaders over how to carry out an overhaul of the system.
by Alex Friedrich

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U students seek 'trigger warnings' before disturbing topics taught

U students seek 'trigger warnings' before disturbing topics taught

Rape and other violent subjects can kindle painful memories, some student leaders say. They're encouraging professors to accommodate students when class work ventures into disturbing territory.
by Alex Friedrich

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SMSU profs pass no-confidence vote in chancellor

Leaders of the faculty association at Southwest Minnesota State University have joined colleagues at other campuses by passing a vote of no confidence in Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system Chancellor Steven Rosenstone.
by Alex Friedrich

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Paper: MnSCU chancellor needs faculty for reform

The St. Cloud Times writes that Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system Chancellor Steven Rosenstone should win over unionized faculty who have withdrawn from his Charting the Future reform plan over concerns they have little say in the matter.
by Alex Friedrich

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MnSCU: Overhaul plan getting a show of support

Leaders of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU system) are responding to criticism over their "Charting the Future" overhaul plan by emphasizing the input they're receiving on campuses around the state.
by Alex Friedrich

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