Threat investigation at St. Francis Middle School
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Police are investigating an alleged threat at St. Francis Middle School. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the story.

Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands

Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.

Hudson could lose 2 elementary schools
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The school district in Hudson, Wisconsin, is considering closing two elementary schools amid budget challenges. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest report.

22-year-old man allegedly posed as White Bear Lake student
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A GOP Minnesota lawmaker is calling for the superintendent of the White Bear Lake School District to resign after a 22-year-old man allegedly enrolled in the high school under false documents. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest details.

Sylvan Learning franchise owner files for bankruptcy, closes multiple tutoring centers

Parents who paid thousands of dollars for sessions said they could not even book tutors for their children or had sessions frequently canceled when a tutor was not available.

Families scramble as Sylvan Learning locations close
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FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest on the closing of multiple Sylvan Learning locations after the franchise owner declared bankruptcy.

Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.

Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans

An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states. 

Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments

The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed. 

Adult allegedly enrolls in White Bear Lake High School using false identity

School officials are investigating after an adult allegedly enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School using fraudulent documentation and a false identity.

Des Moines school board set to fire superintendent
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The Iowa Board of Education has revoked the teaching license for the Des Moines schools superintendent who was detained by ICE last week.

Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE

Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know

Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.

Possible merger of rival Robbinsdale high schools
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To help their struggling budget, Cooper High School and Armstrong High School might merge. FX 9's Babs Santos has more.

Robbinsdale School District considers mergers, closures to address $21M budget shortfall

The Robbinsdale School Board met Tuesday night to address possible solutions for a $21 million budget shortfall, including closing schools and potentially building a new high school.

Robbinsdale School District plan to fix $21M deficit
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The Robbinsdale School Board met on Tuesday night to discuss the proposed solutions for a $21 million budget shortfall, including the merger of high schools, the closure of middle and elementary schools, and the construction of a new school.

2026 college rankings: Where do the top schools stand?

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.