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January 3, 2014 6:10 PM

Parents scramble to make child care plans as Dayton closes schools on Monday

State officials say they understand an unexpected day off can be tough, especially for single parents or those who can't take time off. They say that's why they made the decision now, to give parents time to get things sorted out.

by Tim Post

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January 3, 2014 1:03 PM

New, tougher test looming, Mpls. GED hopefuls rushed to take old exam

City adult education officials say they gave 8,600 GED tests in 2013, more than twice the number handed out in a typical year.

by Tim Post

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January 3, 2014 6:30 AM

Moorhead students earn degree by running record label, booking concerts

A new generation of students is using the Music Industry and Entertainment Studies program at Minnesota State University-Moorhead to gain real-world experience in a rapidly changing industry.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 3, 2014 4:26 AM

Are campuses really as diverse as they depict themselves?

Augsburg College sociology professor Tim Pippert tells National Public Radio how colleges and universities try to shape how prospective students see diversity on their campuses. More specifically, in 2011 he and his research team — which included students Laura Essenburg (see video above) and Edward Jay Matchett — found that the whiter the school, the Read more →

by Alex Friedrich

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January 3, 2014 1:30 AM

Notes in the Margins: Medical education, work-study programs, and A’s for athletes

The gap in medical education Efforts to rein in costs and improve patient outcomes must begin by updating medical course work to incorporate health policy training. (Los Angeles Times) Postdocs’ career choices swayed by personal values The authors of a study published last month say that giving researchers more opportunities to align their work with their own Read more →

by Alex Friedrich

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January 2, 2014 7:00 AM

Would the U of M’s own dean of undergrads pay fixed-rate tuition?

University of Minnesota regents recently kicked around ideas on how to lighten the tuition burden on students and motivate them to finish their degrees within four years. One of those ideas is the fixed-tuition (or guaranteed-tuition) plan, in which students who opt in pay the same tuition their fourth year that they pay in their Read more →

by Alex Friedrich

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January 2, 2014 4:43 AM

Lawsuit describes fight between U of M cancer researchers

The Star Tribune reports on a feud between two cancer scientists — University of Minnesota assistant professor Martina Bazzaro and her former junior researcher, Olga Issaenko. Issaenko has filed a federal lawsuit against both her former boss and the U, saying they failed to give her credit for her research contributions. The story describes a Read more →

by Alex Friedrich

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January 2, 2014 3:08 AM

Notes in the Margins: Debt tactics, holistic admissions and Wall Street’s academics

European Business Schools Get in the Fundraising Game As Weak Economy Crimps Subsidies, Alumni Receive Unusual Appeals (The Wall Street Journal) Loan Monitor Is Accused of Ruthless Tactics on Student Debt As the Educational Credit Management Corporation fights borrowers who file for bankruptcy on federal loans, there is growing concern over its collection practices. (The New York Times) Read more →

by Alex Friedrich

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January 1, 2014 3:29 PM

North Branch schools ponder ditching shorter school weeks

North Branch adopted a four-day week in 2009 as a way to save money on energy, transportation, and substitute teacher costs. Superintendent Deb Henton is recommending the district use the funds to return to a five-day week.

by Tim Post

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December 30, 2013 3:07 PM

Second Chance Diploma: Examining the GED

American RadioWorks documentary: The General Educational Development test (GED) is a second chance for millions of people who didn't finish high school. Each year, more than 700,000 people take the GED test. People who pass it are supposed to possess a level of education and skills equivalent to those of a high school graduate. Most test-takers hope the GED will lead to a better job or more education. But critics say the GED encourages some students to drop out of school. And research shows the credential is of little value to most people who get one.

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