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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 St. Cloud State is so pumped about its new science building

In light of last week’s Governor’s Job Summit, discussion of STEM and the need for higher education to work more with business, St. Cloud State has some big words about its $45 million ISELF science teaching-and-research building, which should open in 2013: ISELF is the big idea, the game changer that will transform St. Cloud…
by Alex Friedrich

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What Rep. John Kline told Fox News about Obama's student loan reform

What Rep. John Kline told Fox News about Obama's student loan reform

Here’s a Fox and Friends interview yesterday of U.S. Rep. John Kline (R-MN) on President Obama’s plan last week to reform the student loan program. He said he’s concerned that Obama is using executive orders to bypasses Congress on this, that a number of people find the reform confusing, and adds that the program is “going…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Early classes, 14th grade and NCAA scholarship changes

Boomer Parent’s Lament I was struck by a failing of many fellow parents of recession-whacked Millennials. For all the efforts to raise hyper-achievers, we didn’t teach enough of a basic survival skill — to find joy in simple things not connected to a grade, a trophy or a job.  (The New York Times) Early classes equal…
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Why some dentistry faculty at the U are upset

As the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry prepares to get a new dean, the Minnesota Daily writes about why some faculty members are resentful over what they see as oppressive leadership, favoritism and intimidation: According to these sources: Personal relationships and favoritism continue to factor into administrative hiring decisions. Former Dean Patrick Lloyd’s autocratic…
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Sen. Kline's issues with the federal direct-lending program

Sen. Kline's issues with the federal direct-lending program

Here’s a follow-up of Rep. John Kline’s (R-MN) hearing on the federal takeover of the student loan program. Kline had warned of complaints of poor customer service and security issues, among other things. In the session above, it sounds like things are actually running relatively smoothly — something about which he said he is “very…
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Why some Mankato students think their dorms are haunted

Why some Mankato students think their dorms are haunted

The Reporter describes a number of experiences that have led some students at Minnesota State University – Mankato to think some dorm rooms (especially those in the Crawford Residence Community) are haunted: Immediately after getting into the car, he told Vang that she saw a girl in a black velvet dress with reddish textile patterns…
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