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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.

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March 23, 2009 3:00 PM

Arts colleges face unique challenges in a recession

As the economic recession deepens, colleges and their students are feeling the pressure to stay afloat. Private art schools are facing their own particular challenges, convincing families they can lead a student to a successful career.

by Marianne Combs

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March 23, 2009 8:14 AM

Carstarphen to be offered Austin job today

St. Paul Superintendent Meria Carstarphen was named the only finalist for the top job in Austin three weeks ago, but Texas law requires a waiting period before school boards can actually make a job offer.

by Tom Weber

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March 21, 2009 10:17 AM

Minn. Senate panel to vote on anti-bullying bill

A bill that would expand schools' anti-bullying policies goes before a Senate education committee for a vote next week.

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March 20, 2009 3:18 PM

Midmorning Weekend

Midmorning Weekend revisits some of the best recent conversations from the daily call-in program.

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March 18, 2009 4:45 PM

Minn. colleges reach tentative labor agreement

MnSCU has reached a tentative labor agreement with the group that represents 4,400 faculty.

by Tim Post

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March 16, 2009 1:00 AM

Legislators ponder the difference between supplement and substitute

Tonight, a crowd is expected at a legislative hearing on how to spend millions of dollars in new state money for the arts. The funds are from a new sales tax passed by voters in November. It's a debate complicated by the economic downturn and by the language in the constitutional amendment approved by voters.

by Euan Kerr

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March 13, 2009 8:40 AM

Graduating into a recession

Nine soon-to-be college graduates gathered in Minnesota Public Radio's UBS Forum to discuss their job prospects, student loan burden and how the economy is affecting their life plans.

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March 13, 2009 3:00 AM

Astra Taylor takes philosophy to the streets

A new movie called "Examined Life", screening at the Walker Art Center tonight, aims to bring philosophy, both ancient and modern, to bear on life today.

by Euan Kerr

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March 13, 2009 3:00 AM

Minn. colleges go a year without drinking deaths

No alcohol related deaths have been reported among Minnesota college students this school year. Last year several college-aged Minnesotans suffered alcohol related deaths and this prompted Minnesota colleges to step up their efforts to curtail binge drinking.

by Tim Post

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March 10, 2009 11:33 AM

Obama takes on unions, backs teacher merit pay

President Barack Obama embraced merit pay for teachers Tuesday in spelling out a vision of education that will almost certainly alienate union backers.

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