Minnesota preparing new kindergarten assessment pilot program
The Minnesota Department of Education is set to start a new kindergarten assessment pilot program this fall that will observe students during daily classroom routines.
The Minnesota Department of Education is set to start a new kindergarten assessment pilot program this fall that will observe students during daily classroom routines.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
Former Glenwood City superintendent sentenced to jail time in fraud case
The former superintendent of a western Wisconsin school district has been sentenced to jail time after being convicted of felony charges related to defrauding the school of nearly $300,000.
The former superintendent of a western Wisconsin school district has been sentenced to jail time after being convicted of felony charges related to defrauding the school of nearly $300,000.
Adult posing as teen at White Bear Lake High School charged with forgery
The 22-year-old man who reportedly posed as a teenager and enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School in September 2025 is now facing felony charges.
The 22-year-old man who reportedly posed as a teenager and enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School in September 2025 is now facing felony charges.
List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
Willmar Public Schools closed Tuesday due to threat
Willmar Public Schools in west-central Minnesota closed Tuesday due to a threat. After-school activities were canceled, and buildings remained closed as officials and law enforcement assessed the credibility of the threat.
Willmar Public Schools in west-central Minnesota closed Tuesday due to a threat. After-school activities were canceled, and buildings remained closed as officials and law enforcement assessed the credibility of the threat.
Willmar Public Schools closed Tuesday amid safety threat
A safety threat has prompted Willmar Public Schools to close all buildings and cancel activities on Tuesday as law enforcement investigates.
A safety threat has prompted Willmar Public Schools to close all buildings and cancel activities on Tuesday as law enforcement investigates.
Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
Minnesota graduation rates at record high, but are students ready?
Minnesota’s high school graduation rates have reached a record high, with nearly 85% finishing in four years. But some experts question if diplomas reflect real skills, as test scores have not kept pace.
Minnesota’s high school graduation rates have reached a record high, with nearly 85% finishing in four years. But some experts question if diplomas reflect real skills, as test scores have not kept pace.
Minnesota reporting record high graduation numbers
Minnesota has recording high high school graduation numbers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard explains why.
Minnesota has recording high high school graduation numbers. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard explains why.
Minnesota high school graduation rates hit record high for class of 2025
Minnesota's class of 2025 saw the state's highest-ever high school graduation rate, with a record of 84.9% of students finishing in four years.
Minnesota's class of 2025 saw the state's highest-ever high school graduation rate, with a record of 84.9% of students finishing in four years.
Minnesota school closings for Thursday, April 2
Multiple schools are reporting closings, delays, or e-learning days due to a spring storm that's bringing rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow to Minnesota, which could lead to difficult travel conditions.
Multiple schools are reporting closings, delays, or e-learning days due to a spring storm that's bringing rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow to Minnesota, which could lead to difficult travel conditions.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Treasury taking over defaulted student loans
The Education Department is transferring the management of defaulted student loans to the Treasury Department. Education Secretary Linda McMahon says the new partnership will help streamline the process. The move comes as the Trump administration takes another step towards dismantling the Education Department.
The Education Department is transferring the management of defaulted student loans to the Treasury Department. Education Secretary Linda McMahon says the new partnership will help streamline the process. The move comes as the Trump administration takes another step towards dismantling the Education Department.
Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
South St. Paul Public Schools moves to e-learning after threat; man arrested
A man is in custody after allegedly making a threat of violence toward South St. Paul Public Schools, prompting officials to cancel in-person classes and shift to e-learning on Wednesday
A man is in custody after allegedly making a threat of violence toward South St. Paul Public Schools, prompting officials to cancel in-person classes and shift to e-learning on Wednesday
Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
Minnesota GOP unveils education plan for safer, smarter schools
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Tuesday introduced a comprehensive plan to enhance student safety and academic performance in schools.
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Tuesday introduced a comprehensive plan to enhance student safety and academic performance in schools.
Minnesota Senate GOP lays out plan for safe, smart kids in schools
Minnesota Senate Republicans Julia Coleman, Zach Duckworth, Karin Housley and Jason Rarick on Tuesday laid out a series of bills as part of an education plan for safe and smart kids in schools. The bills focus on student safety and academic performance.
Minnesota Senate Republicans Julia Coleman, Zach Duckworth, Karin Housley and Jason Rarick on Tuesday laid out a series of bills as part of an education plan for safe and smart kids in schools. The bills focus on student safety and academic performance.
MN District 196 closes schools over voicemail threats
Schools in Minnesota’s Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 are closed after multiple voicemail threats were discovered early Tuesday morning. Police say the threats have not been confirmed as credible but have not been ruled out. The investigation remains ongoing.
Schools in Minnesota’s Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 are closed after multiple voicemail threats were discovered early Tuesday morning. Police say the threats have not been confirmed as credible but have not been ruled out. The investigation remains ongoing.