Education
- Let's learn the lessons of education reform at last, author says
Education, says an author, is doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result. Crazy?The Daily Circuit, May 20, 2013 - Legislature approves investment in all-day kindergarten
A look at education measures passed by the Legislature.The Daily Circuit, May 20, 2013 - More and more, faculty work for less pay and no security
At many colleges, so-called adjunct faculty now outnumber their colleagues on the tenure track.The Daily Circuit, May 16, 2013 - What if everyone went to the best schools?
A BBC documentary looks at the potential of online learning to close the global education gap.The Daily Circuit, May 16, 2013 - Dooher, Specht vie for Education Minnesota presidency
Tom Dooher, president of the state's teachers' union, Education Minnesota, faces a challenge from Denise Specht as he seeks a third term next week.MPR News Update, April 18, 2013 - Rethinking standardized testing
Minnesota business leaders, teachers and even the Department of Education all think students are taking too many standardized tests.The Daily Circuit, April 17, 2013 - Legislators, critics zero in on higher-ed costs
The Minnesota House and Senate introduced higher education bills last week that are focused on keeping college costs in check. The bills include a two-year freeze on tuition at state schools.The Daily Circuit, April 15, 2013 - How to get the best college financial aid deal possible
As college-bound high school seniors decide which school to attend -- and how to pay for it -- two financial aid experts answer your questions about how to navigate the process.The Daily Circuit, April 11, 2013 - Report details racial disparity in school suspensions
Nearly two-thirds of African-American boys with disabilities in St. Paul Public Schools were suspended from school at least once during the 2009-10 school year, according to a new study from the Civil Rights Project at UCLA. That's nearly double the national average and more than seven times the rate for the general student body in the St. Paul schools.The Daily Circuit, April 12, 2013 - Arne Carlson hits U of M on 'administrative bloat and excessive compensation'
Former Gov. Arne Carlson took to the Star Tribune this weekend to call out the University of Minnesota for "excessive compensation and administrative bloat."The Daily Circuit, April 8, 2013 - Rutgers coach's firing opens conversation on psychology and sports
Rutgers University fired head basketball Coach Mike Rice Wednesday after ESPN obtained videos of him abusing players in practice. John Tauer, professor of psychology and head men's basketball coach at the University of St. Thomas, joins The Daily Circuit to discuss the psychology of competition and coaching.The Daily Circuit, April 4, 2013 - Challenge of college rape persists, despite directive
In the two years since the Obama administration pressed colleges and universities to deal more forcefully with sexual assault, what has changed?The Daily Circuit, April 1, 2013 - Improved school designs can boost learning
Building designers are now looking at education research that shows student learning improves with different school layouts. We'll look at what makes for a better learning environment.The Daily Circuit, March 25, 2013 - Walker wants vouchers in nine more Wis. school districts, including Superior
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is proposing an expansion of the state's school voucher program to nine additional cities, causing a deep vision over education funding.The Daily Circuit, March 25, 2013 - Minn. lawmakers consider bill to set minimum school counselor ratios
Minnesota legislators are holding a hearing Thursday on a bill that would set minimum counselor-to-student ratios in public schools. Minnesota currently ranks as having one of the highest ratios in the nation.The Daily Circuit, March 21, 2013
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