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Education News

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.

U won't comment on question about U official's possible ag interests

Here’s a statement that MPR reporter Stephanie Hemphill has received from the U’s spokesman. He does NOT address, as Hemphill requested, the question of a connection between Karen Himle, head of University Relations, and current/former ag clients of her husband’s. From: Daniel Wolter [mailto:wolter@umn.edu] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 4:07 PM To: Hemphill, Stephanie Subject:…
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The U's connections are Troubled Waters

For an update on the story of the U’s mysterious pulling of the “Troubled Waters” film, read Bob Collins’ News Cut blog, which reports: Now, according to reporter Molly Priesmeyer, there’s another angle that’s surfaced on the “isn’t it a coincidence?” list: The U’s vice president of university relations is married to the owner of…
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Emmer: I paid my own way through school

MPR’s Capitol View political blog reports Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer’s Humphrey Institute comments on higher education finance: When a student question asked “How would you assist students so they don’t graduate from college with $50,000 in debt?”, Emmer responded that he understood the frustration since he did the math with seven kids but … “I’m…
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Why the U. of Minn. wants you to eat and run

Tim Post reported this week that the University of Minnesota is considering increasing the cost of credits for those who don’t graduate in the standard four years. University officials haven’t yet discussed the potential size of the tuition increase, and the idea is only in the early stages of discussion. But it’s apparently part of…
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Notes in the Margins: LGBT, coaches' salaries, police and Troubled Waters

Online Forum Takes Notes on Note Taking A Web site set up by a scholarly network is exploring how notes are created and used in contemporary life. (chronicle.com) LGBT Students Harassed At Colleges Nationwide, New Report Says A recent report from advocacy group Campus Pride found that many lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender individuals feel…
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What corporations look for in a university

What corporations look for in a university

The Wall Street Journal has come out with its list of Top 25 Recruiters’ Picks for colleges, as part of its large “Paths to Professions” feature. By surveying corporate recruiters, it tried to find those schools most likely to land students jobs in solid professions that traditionally pay well and offer a bright future. Although…
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New standards for art classrooms

New standards for art classrooms

Most art classes will now emphasize the role of technology in the field, and the contributions of Minnesota's American Indian tribes.

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How people view Macalester College

The schools in the area around us tend to think of us as elitist snobs, while the more conservative liberal arts schools elsewhere seem to think of us as illegitimate successes. — A Mac student writing in a Unigo survey about stereotypes of her school
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