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Notes in the Margins: College worth it, student debt for older students and don't count out high tuition colleges

College is still worthwhile, study finds With college costs soaring and new graduates struggling to land jobs, is higher education still worth the money? Yes, according to an analysis by one recent college graduate who has studied the issue carefully. Student Debt Isn’t Just For College Kids Anymore Educational borrowing is up for every age group over the…
by Tim Post

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Another University of Minnesota building bites the dust

Another University of Minnesota building bites the dust

Norris Hall on the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus is the latest building to be torn under the U’s master plan. The building has sat empty since 2010.  The U studied reusing the building, but officials say the cost of renovation was too high. They also say Norris was penned in by other buildings,…
by Tim Post

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School improvement ideas from award-winning teachers

School improvement ideas from award-winning teachers

Three award-winning teachers take a day from their winter school vacation to share their education strategies and ideas for students, teachers and parents.

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Notes in the Margins: Suicide threats, gap year and Yiddish comeback

Colleges And Suicide Threats: When To Call Home? Some mental health professionals say threats to safety increasingly take precedence over preserving confidentiality for college students. They emphasize that in many cases, involving parents is not only right, but helpful. (Huffington Post) As Jan. 1 Application Deadline Nears, an Argument for a Yearlong Breather As the cultural significance…
by Tim Post

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Dakota County Technical College to start new online business program for veterans

Dakota County Technical College to start new online business program for veterans

Starting in August of 2012, Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount will offer a business program just for military veterans. Classes will be strictly online, offering vets the chance to earn a certificate in a year or an associates degree in business in a little over two years. The program will focus on teaching veterans…
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U of M gets $350,000 from drug companies in 2010

U of M gets $350,000 from drug companies in 2010

The University of Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic received $650,000 from drug companies in 2010. That’s from reporter Christopher Snowbeck, who analyzed annual reports to the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for a story in today’s Pioneer Press. Snowbeck reports that $350,000 in drug company money went to the U in 2010.  The money is used to fund…
by Tim Post

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Notes in the Margins: Helping first gen students beat the odds, Moneyball and hate speech

Tips to help first-generation college students to beat the odds… and graduate With the first-gen population growing, institutions need to know the challenges these students face and the students need to know how to approach the hurdles ahead. (USA Today) What do the social sciences have in common with baseball? The story of Moneyball, academic impact,…
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What Riverland's young college parents can look forward to

What Riverland's young college parents can look forward to

Child care is a pretty big issue for working folks — including those in higher ed — so my eye was drawn to this piece in the Albert Lea Tribune about how Riverland Community College is transforming one of its Austin campus buildings into an early childhood education center. It’s all through a $3 million…
by Alex Friedrich

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