Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

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.

What it’s like to teach a MOOC

Alex is off today, but in his absence I offer up this discussion from The Daily Circuit with U of M chemistry prof Chris Cramer, who’s about to enter that uniquely 21st century world of massive open online courses.
by Bill Wareham

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Minn. moves ahead with some Common Core education standards

Minn. moves ahead with some Common Core education standards

Minnesota's latest move to improve teaching methods, implement tougher standards and ways to measure student performance mirrors a national trend that began with the Bush administration's No Child Left Behind policy that mandated increased reliance on standardized tests.
by Tim Post

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

U of M ag school gets $12M bequest

The University of Minnesota has received a large and unexpected bequest from a South Dakota farmer and businesswoman.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
UMN response to union complaints about treatment of laid-off employees

UMN response to union complaints about treatment of laid-off employees

Here’s the University of Minnesota’s response to my previous post about complaints by the AFSCME clerical union regarding how the U recently laid-off some of its employees: On May 20, the University of Minnesota Office of Information Technology (OIT) made the very difficult decision of laying off 25 OIT employees from their positions in data…
by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Farmer leaves $12.3 million to UMN agricultural school

Farmer leaves $12.3 million to UMN agricultural school

Another big sum for the U. Here’s its press release: University of Minnesota receives $12.3 million from the estate of South Dakota farmer Millicent Atkins The University of Minnesota will receive more than $12 million from the estate of Millicent Atkins, a successful farmer and businesswoman who owned prime farm land near Aberdeen, S.D. The…
by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

U of M ag school dean stepping down

Allen S. Levine will return to the faculty and assume new academic responsibilities. An interim dean will be named soon, and a nationwide search to fill the permanent position will be launched later this summer.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Did the University of Minnesota lay off employees in a dignified manner?

Did the University of Minnesota lay off employees in a dignified manner?

Yesterday’s public forum on the University of Minnesota‘s budget for next year brought out critics of all types, just as last year’s did. Much of what they brought up — concerns over issues such as cuts, financial aid, the cost of college and health-care premiums — is standard stuff but always worth noting. The address…
by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Notes in the Margins: Native Americans, internships and the fear of missing out

College Fund Tinkers With Its Slogan to Stress Investing in Students The United Negro College Fund is introducing a campaign with the tagline, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste but a wonderful thing to invest in.” (The New York Times) Job prospects make college loans worthwhile, study says While more California college students are taking…
by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

What it's like to teach a MOOC

The University of Minnesota steps into the world of massive open online courses, or MOOCs.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!