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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.

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A late-night snack option for Minneapolis-area students

A late-night snack option for Minneapolis-area students

Insomnia Cookies Marketing Manager Renee Sarnecky tells MPR reporter Curtis Gilbert why the chain wants to open up in Dinkytown and serve student partiers — and crammers — till 3 a.m.:  “With limited late night food options, especially on the sweeter side, there definitely is a market for the cookies.” Its license was approved by a…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Christian dorms, part-time work, and academics’ time at home

Work is where the heart is For academics, greater well-being doesn’t stem from spending more time at home (Times Higher Education) Norwegian Mass Killer Denied Admission Anders Behring Breivik has been informed “that his qualifications do not suffice for admission to the bachelor program.” (The New York Times) 3 Economic Stories That Get Blown Out of Proportion Nearly…
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Benefit of mobile apps for toddlers questioned

Benefit of mobile apps for toddlers questioned

Smartphones don't make smart babies, an advocacy group declared Wednesday in a complaint to the government about mobile apps that claim to help babies learn.

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Fired medical-assistant dean recounts her time at Globe-MSB

Fired medical-assistant dean recounts her time at Globe-MSB

Former Globe University / Minnesota School of Business dean Heidi Weber continued her testimony today in her whistleblower suit against the school. I’ve already summarized what she had to say in my coverage of her suit, but here are some more details. When Weber became the network dean of Globe’s medical assistant program in 2010,…
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Aspen Ideas Festival: How children succeed: grit, curiosity and the hidden power of character

Aspen Ideas Festival: How children succeed: grit, curiosity and the hidden power of character

The author of "How Children Succeed," Paul Tough argues that the qualities that matter most have less to do with cognitive skills and more to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control.

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Court tells MnSCU to hand over syllabuses

The court rejected MnSCU's argument that the materials are copyright protected. The National Council on Teacher Quality sued MnSCU after it refused to hand over course materials for its education programs.

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Notes in the Margins: Customs agents, transfer students and women in debt

Amid federal investigations, schools revise sexual assault policies Students at a number of schools have pressured administrations to change their response to sexual assault, many filing complaints with the Department of Education and prompting investigations. (USA Today) Tomorrow’s houses, brought to you by today’s students No longer just a buzzword, sustainability has become a driving force for…
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America's working class: The arguments against college

America's working class: The arguments against college

President Barack Obama, who has been speaking lately on economics and upward mobility, places special emphasis on access to higher education. But for some young adults, skipping college might be a better choice.

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