News Cut: Earmarks in higher education exploredMarch 24, 2008 12:47 PMA new report criticizes a 25 percent jump in academic earmarks, which some consider 'pork' to colleges and universities. But Minnesota isn't a big player in the earmark game, and money is used for everything from job training for returning veterans to teaching cops how to interview child abuse victims.
Teachers react to plans for a 'fresh start'March 21, 2008 3:36 PMBy Tim NelsonTeachers were reacting coolly Friday to a plan to overhaul two big high schools in Minneapolis.
A new middle school will focus on girlsMarch 21, 2008 2:00 PMBy Tim NelsonA new middle school for girls is signing up students for this fall.
Two Minneapolis high schools head for 'fresh starts'March 21, 2008 3:00 AMBy Tim NelsonTwo Minneapolis high schools are heading for a radical makeover.
South Dakota tests program that'll pay kids to learnMarch 21, 2008 1:00 AMBy Cara HetlandThe National Math and Science Initiative gave $2 million to reach out to rural kids. The program encourages high school students to take Advanced Placement classes online in exchange for a cash bonus if they pass the final test.
Play21min 47secJon Hassler, author of 'Staggerford,' diesMarch 20, 2008 12:22 PMBy Euan KerrFamed Minnesota novelist Jon Hassler has died. Hassler, 74, had suffered from Parkinson disease. He had a string of novels to his name, many of them examining the intricacies of life in small Minnesota towns. As word spreads of his passing Hassler is being remembered both for his writing and his teaching.
Lawsuit over gay rights group prompts forum at Maple Grove HighMarch 20, 2008 10:01 AMThe students who sued the Osseo school district over its treatment of their gay rights group spoke at a forum attended by more than 50 students and community members.
Campaign urges college students to 'Stop at Buzzed'March 20, 2008 3:00 AMBy Tim PostTo fight binge drinking, a central Minnesota college is asking students to stop drinking when they're "buzzed."
Play53min 59secAs college tuition rises, so do endowmentsMarch 19, 2008 3:21 PMWhile college tuition continues to rise, a record 76 colleges and universities have achieved endowments of $1 billion or more. Now some members of Congress are putting more scrutiny on those endowments, and asking whether schools should use their endowment money to moderate tuition increases.
Teachers union warns of school budget problemsMarch 19, 2008 11:12 AMBy Tim NelsonThe state teacher's union says school districts across the state are facing at least $130 million in budget deficits for the coming year.