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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.

Parents worry schools overlook girls who aren't college-bound

A new poll from NPR finds that the majority of parents feel their child's school is preparing students for college. But 4 in 10 say that schools do not sufficiently prepare students who will not attend college -- and parents of girls are even more likely to be concerned than parents of boys.

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Metro State safety chief recounts obstacle to prosecution

Metro State safety chief recounts obstacle to prosecution

During yesterday’s Senate hearing on campus safety, Metropolitan State University public safety director Thomas Maida raised a few eyebrows with his testimony on the challenges of prosecuting crimes on campus: “When we’ve had crimes, and we’ve identified a specific individual, we’ve really struggled with investigations with the police department. We’ve struggled with moving investigations forward Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Research spending, student speech and “charities”

Johns Hopkins again tops in university research spending New data from NSF show that Hopkins spent $2.1 billion on research and development in the fiscal year that ended in 2012. The University of Michigan ranked second, spending $1.3 billion. (The Washington Post) Black college students face persistent hurdles, report finds More black students in California are earning bachelor’s degrees than Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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Senators hear of more urban, more turbulent U community

Senators hear of more urban, more turbulent U community

A University of Minnesota official told state senators today that increased urbanization of the U has prompted officials to rethink security on and around campus. Pam Wheelock, vice president of university services, says increased neighborhood density, fewer single-family households and more absentee landlords have made it tougher to keep students safe. And she said campus Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Texts, snowball fights and B-schools

Jobs Gap Between College, High School Graduates Widens College graduates claimed the bulk of last month’s job gains, while high-school grads with no college lost jobs, highlighting a persistent divide in the recovery. (The Wall Street Journal) University Of Oregon Investigating ‘Out Of Control’ Snowball Fight It was all fun until students started to aggressively Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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How urban colleges try to keep students safe

How urban colleges try to keep students safe

In light of the recent incidents on the University of Minnesota campus, state lawmakers will be holding a hearing on the issue at the Capitol Tuesday.

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The education of R.T. Rybak

The education of R.T. Rybak

On his way out, mayor reflects on the educational challenge he's about to tackle.
by R.T. Rybak

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Moorhead prez: Part of enrollment drop due to tougher standards

Moorhead prez: Part of enrollment drop due to tougher standards

Minnesota State University – Moorhead President Edna Mora Szymanski told the Star Tribune that some of its decline in enrollment was intentional: In 2010, Minnesota State University Moorhead decided it was admitting too many unqualified students, and it started referring “large numbers” to community and technical colleges, said Moorhead President Edna Szymanski. … The harsh Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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