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The true value of your college education

7:50 AM, Apr 4, 2013

We regularly discuss the challenging aspects of funding a college education. Another perspective to consider is the expected compensation you hope to earn with your degree in-hand; relative to the cost you have incurred to get there.

Justice Page helping students go to college

2:18 PM, Mar 30, 2013

Alan Page and his daughter Kamie Page talked with KARE Saturday about their new book and the upcoming gala for the Page Education Foundation.

DFL lawmakers pitch universal all-day kindergarten

5:10 AM, Mar 26, 2013

DFL lawmakers spent part of their Easter/Passover break making a pitch for universal all-day kindergarten in Minnesota

Minneapolis schools making cuts to make up for $25 million shortfall

7:01 AM, Mar 22, 2013

Each of the Minneapolis public schools' principals is having to decide on what is a core program and what isn't and give that decision back to the district so decisions about cuts can be made.

RESET campaign to close education achievement gaps

8:24 AM, Mar 19, 2013

Despite strong test scores in the state, Minnesota is recognized as having one of the largest achievement gaps in the country.

Over the last five years, Washington Technology Magnet School has seen suspensions drop by 62 percent.

St. Paul school sees major drop in suspensions

8:22 PM, Mar 12, 2013

Over the last five years, Washington Technology Magnet School has seen suspensions drop by 62 percent.

In his second State of the U address, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler said the University is in the midst of a perfect storm for higher education.

U of M president gives State of the U address

12:17 AM, Mar 1, 2013

In his second State of the U address, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler said the University is in the midst of a perfect storm for higher education.

U of M is first in MN to offer free online courses

10:24 PM, Feb 21, 2013

Joining the likes of 33 other major college institutions, the University of Minnesota has jumped on the bandwagon of offering free online courses.

Lawmakers seek more mental health services for students

9:05 AM, Feb 2, 2013

Lawmakers push for more spending on services to recognize and treat mental illnesses in younger Minnesotans

Conservative group objects to new academic standards

12:41 AM, Jan 25, 2013

A conservative group is asking an administrative law judge to block new academic standards from going into effect next year

Cash for college, hoping to score additional aid with high scores

12:05 AM, Jan 25, 2013

There's no question saving sufficiently for a child's college education can be a daunting task for most any family. And experts say there's also no question that task has people trying