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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.

Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and colleges across Minnesota.

Notes in the Margins: Residencies, Obamacare and student-loan negotiations

Student loan deal gets hung up on cost A bipartisan group of senators was close to reaching an agreement Thursday on how to set federal student loan interest rates, but then they learned that their plan could cost the government $22 billion over the next decade. That restarted negotiations yet again. (The Washington Post) Target plans…
by Alex Friedrich

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How Gopher athletes have been doing in school

How Gopher athletes have been doing in school

As I mentioned in my last post, Athletic Director Norwood Teague told regents that athletes’ performance in the classroom is better than ever. Highlights: GPA. Students all 25 sports reported a GPA of 3.0 or above this past spring semester. APR. The U improved its showing in the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate, which tracks eligibility…
by Alex Friedrich

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How will the University of Minnesota juggle athletic and academic fund-raising?

How will the University of Minnesota juggle athletic and academic fund-raising?

When University of Minnesota Athletic Director Norwood Teague showed his sports facilities plan to regents yesterday, he sparked a discussion over how successfully the U could juggle — or marry — academics and athletics in the competitive world of fund-raising. (The $190 million proposal would be privately funded, Teague stressed.) The presentation started off with…
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Video on homelessness at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Video on homelessness at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

In December 2010, I reposted a Star Tribune story on homelessness among Minneapolis Community & Technical College students. Two and a half years later, an MCTC class led by former Star Tribune photo director Peter Koeleman has produced a 16-minute documentary on the subject, called “No Place to Call Home.” MinnPost has it written up…
by Alex Friedrich

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Back to negotiations after student loan plan fails

The defeat of a student loan bill in the Senate on Wednesday clears the way for fresh negotiations to restore lower rates, but lawmakers are racing the clock.

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Notes in the Margins: Professional doctorates, NYU compensation, and how not to help the poor

Democratic Rifts Stymie Senate Bill on Student Loan Rates A bipartisan Senate coalition blocked a Democratic proposal to retroactively cut interest rates on higher education loans in half, leaving any student loan rescue in doubt. (The New York Times) N.Y.U. Impeding Compensation Inquiry, Senator Says Senator Charles E. Grassley, Republican of Iowa, wants to examine the university’s loans…
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UMN athletic director proposes ambitious sports facilities plan

UMN athletic director proposes ambitious sports facilities plan

University of Minnesota Athletic Director Norwood Teague has released a $190 million sports facilities plan he says will “change the future of Gopher athletics.” He told regents today he wants to build eight projects over the next six to eight years using private funds. U athletic officials have long felt behind competitors in athletic facilities.…
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New teachers union president Denise Specht wants fewer assessment tests, more classroom support

New teachers union president Denise Specht wants fewer assessment tests, more classroom support

Denise Specht took over as leader of Education Minnesota on July 1, replacing Tom Dooher. She's is asking state officials, school districts and teachers to find an alternative to high stakes testing as a way to measure student progress.
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Are debt levels among MnSCU, UMN and private-college students about the same?

Are debt levels among MnSCU, UMN and private-college students about the same?

Well, this is surprising. Just got this from the Minnesota Private College Council earlier this week. Despite all the talk about tuition and financial aid, the debt levels of graduates from the various public and non-profit four-year colleges and universities don’t seem all that far apart. It’s not broken down to account for income level,…
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Lawmakers say loan changes tough on black students

Black lawmakers urged President Barack Obama to do something about changes to a college loan program that they say make it tougher for students at historically black schools to finance their education.

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