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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.

Why the University of Minnesota might comply with legislative accountability measures

Why the University of Minnesota might comply with legislative accountability measures

House higher-education committee Chairman Gene Pelowski (DFL-Winona) tells MPR’s Tom Weber on The Daily Circuit why he thinks he’ll be able to get the constitutionally autonomous University of Minnesota to comply with the performance goals, spending limitations and data requested by the legislature: “I think given the way the regents’ election went this past session,…
by Alex Friedrich

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The cumulative student loan debt in Minnesota

Here’s an updated report that the Office of Higher Education presented to legislators this session. As noted, the average debt accumulated by each Minnesota student was $29,800 — almost $5,000 more than the national average.
by Alex Friedrich

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Why Gov. Dayton took Teach for America funding out of the higher-education bill

Why Gov. Dayton took Teach for America funding out of the higher-education bill

Gov. Mark Dayton explains in his veto letter a main reason behind his decision to take a $1.5 million appropriation of Teach for America out of the higher-education omnibus bill: “No competitive grant program was established, no other applications were solicited, and no objective review was made by an independent panel of experts.” Some advocates for…
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Notes in the Margins: Crowdfunding, empty classrooms and debt for veterans

Master’s degree programs surge at nation’s colleges and universities The nation’s colleges and universities are churning out master’s degrees in sharply rising numbers, responding to a surge in demand for advanced credentials from young professionals who want to stand out in the workforce and earn more money. (The Washington Post) Foreign Students Seek Internships in China…
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Pre-school scholarships headed to low income kids

A program signed into state law yesterday is designed to allow more kids a jump-start on quality early childhood education. The new program puts $40 million on the table to provide low-income parents with scholarships to pay for early education. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke about how the scholarships will work with Frank Forsberg. He's a Greater Twin Cities United Way executive and chairman of MinneMinds, a coalition that advocated for more investments in education.
by Phil Picardi

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Dayton signs bill funding all-day K, early childhood education

Dayton signs bill funding all-day K, early childhood education

Gov. Mark Dayton signed an education budget bill Wednesday that boosts funding for public schools over the next two years, funds all-day kindergarten statewide for the first time and retools high school testing requirements.
by Tim Pugmire

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Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?

Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?

It's one thing to say tech geniuses don't need degrees. After all, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped out of college. Which raises the question: When is it OK for a wunderkind to drop out of school?

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