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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.

Generation Y confronts a lean job market

Generation Y confronts a lean job market

After years in which the jobs came easy, 20-somethings and recent college graduates find themselves in one of the worst employment markets in decades. Career coach Lindsey Pollak says that jobs are out there, but job-seekers need to take the extra step to find them.

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Breaking the glass ceiling for women scientists

Breaking the glass ceiling for women scientists

Although increasing numbers of women are pursuing careers in the sciences, many still deal with unequal opportunities and unequal equity. There is some hope that the Obama administration, with it's renewed focus on science, might be able to change that.

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Audit: Teacher pay program needs better oversight

Audit: Teacher pay program needs better oversight

The report released Tuesday says the application review process for Q Comp has several weaknesses, and auditors recommend changes to improve the process.

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Math GRAD test changes in the works

Math GRAD test changes in the works

Minnesota lawmakers are working on an issue they say could keep thousands of current high school juniors from graduating next year.
by Tom Weber

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NewsCut on Campus: MCTC

Minnesota Public Radio's Bob Collins continues his multi-week "college tour" to hear how students are dealing with the economic downturn. This week, Bob introduces us to students from Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

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New lows for higher ed?

New lows for higher ed?

The governor's proposed budget delivers a double hit to Minnesota's higher education systems -- a reduction in funding and caps on tuition hikes. University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks and MnSCU Chancellor James McCormick join MPR's Gary Eichten to discuss their options.
by Robert Bruininks

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