What a Metropolitan State prof told a MnSCU listening sessionMay 8, 2012 7:16 AMBy Alex FriedrichLast week MPR aired my radio story on the statewide survey by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system. It wants to see what job skills employers want to see in job candidates and how it can work (or “collaborate” as the new buzzword goes) with employers. Metropolitan State University sociology professor Monte Bute…
The new UMN athletic director's contractMay 8, 2012 5:05 AMBy Alex FriedrichI’ve been meaning to post this since I covered the appointment of Norwood Teague as the University of Minnesota’s new athletic director.
The bonding bill that the MN House passedMay 8, 2012 4:36 AMBy Alex FriedrichThis is just an update, considering it has been a while since I’ve covered the bonding bill and HEAPR maintenance. The document above is courtesy of our MPR politics blog Capitol View. As you can see, the University of Minnesota gets $64 million, and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system gets $132 million. For…
Notes in the Margins: Jobs, unpaid internships and repeat classesMay 8, 2012 2:32 AMBy Alex FriedrichTrying to Shed Student Debt Lawmakers are rethinking bankruptcy-law options for student-loan debt as graduates’ burden has grown by 24% in the last decade. (The Wall Street Journal) U.S. to Revise Foreign Student Job Program The government will now prohibit the students from doing most warehouse, construction, manufacturing and food-processing work. (The New York Times) California…
Play4min 37secJump in food need has Minnesota schools looking for ways to helpMay 7, 2012 12:35 PMBy Julie SipleNew data from the Minnesota Department of Education show a growing number of students rely on the federally-funded National School Lunch Program. The numbers have school officials looking for ways to ensure kids are well-fed and able to learn -- even outside school hours.
Play8min 52secAnalysis: More Minn. students relying on free and reduced lunchesMay 7, 2012 9:09 AMBy Tom WeberThe number of Minnesota students who rely on free or reduced lunch rose two percent this school year, according to new numbers analyzed by MPR News. That number is one of the best indicators of children in poverty.
US Secretary of Ed. backs same-sex marriageMay 7, 2012 8:15 AMEducation Secretary Arne Duncan, a member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet, says he supports gay marriage.
Teacher of the Year wants attention paid to racial disparitiesMay 7, 2012 6:39 AMBy Rupa ShenoyJackie Roehl has taught at Edina High School since 1998. She works on what's called culturally responsive teaching that focuses on improving achievement for minority students.
Notes in the Margins: Fraud, transcripts and profs from the militaryMay 7, 2012 3:39 AMBy Alex FriedrichReal Work for Future M.B.A.s For decades, companies have relied on business-school students to be unpaid consultants, assessing takeover or expansion opportunities. But now some companies are placing entire brands in the hands of students. (The Wall Street Journal) Colleges fight fraud with more coursework Colleges at risk for fraud deter scammers by assigning more work. (USA…
Map: Rates of free or reduced lunch in Minnesota schoolsMay 7, 2012 12:00 AMThis map shows the percentage of students in each Minnesota school district who receive free or reduced lunch, which is typically used as an indicator of the poverty level in a community.