TOP TEACHER: Sara Frater of Elk River
Fox 9 presents its Top Teacher award to Sara Frater of Elk River.
Fox 9 presents its Top Teacher award to Sara Frater of Elk River.
Richfield educators fear possible retaliation for Black Lives Matter shirts
A family outreach worker at a Richfield elementary school believes she was suspended after planning to wear a Black Lives Matter shirt to school as part of a planned protest.
A family outreach worker at a Richfield elementary school believes she was suspended after planning to wear a Black Lives Matter shirt to school as part of a planned protest.
Recent legislation putting Perpich Center in jeopardy
A recent bill proposed in the state Legislature is putting the Perpich Center for Arts Education in jeopardy of being closed for good.
A recent bill proposed in the state Legislature is putting the Perpich Center for Arts Education in jeopardy of being closed for good.
State legislature hopes to increase school funding
The Minnesota state Legislature hopes to increase funding for education.
The Minnesota state Legislature hopes to increase funding for education.
Gov. Dayton inches closer to compromise on pre-K expansion
A big fight at the Capitol over one of Governor Dayton's top priorities, voluntary pre-kindergarten for four year olds, continues. The governor wants to expand the number of school districts offering pre-k. But House Democrats think the money is better spent on other early learning programs.
A big fight at the Capitol over one of Governor Dayton's top priorities, voluntary pre-kindergarten for four year olds, continues. The governor wants to expand the number of school districts offering pre-k. But House Democrats think the money is better spent on other early learning programs.
Online program lets any student take AP classes from Minnetonka HS
Students all over the state will soon be able to take online classes from Minnetonka High School.
Students all over the state will soon be able to take online classes from Minnetonka High School.
Auditor's report card on standardized testing in Minnesota
Minnesota spends millions of dollars each year on standardized tests, but more than half of the state’s principals and teachers responding feel unprepared to interpret key test score data. A program evaluation released Monday by the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor also found that administering state-required standardized tests strains the resources of many school districts and...
Minnesota spends millions of dollars each year on standardized tests, but more than half of the state’s principals and teachers responding feel unprepared to interpret key test score data. A program evaluation released Monday by the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor also found that administering state-required standardized tests strains the resources of many school districts and...
Proposed law: Minnesota schools could replace snow days with e-learning days
If there’s one thing Minnesota students look forward to each winter, it’s a snow day. No school and tons of fresh snow to play in – what could be better? Well, Minnesota lawmakers are now considering a bill that would keep school closed on days of inclement weather, but keep class in session.
If there’s one thing Minnesota students look forward to each winter, it’s a snow day. No school and tons of fresh snow to play in – what could be better? Well, Minnesota lawmakers are now considering a bill that would keep school closed on days of inclement weather, but keep class in session.
North High School improves graduation rate by 39 percent
Graduation rates for Minneapolis Public Schools are continuing to climb, with 67 percent of students graduating within four years ? the highest graduation rate in the district has seen in the last 10 years.
Graduation rates for Minneapolis Public Schools are continuing to climb, with 67 percent of students graduating within four years ? the highest graduation rate in the district has seen in the last 10 years.
Rochester schools ready to remove 200 students over vaccination requirements
Rochester Public Schools voted unanimously Tuesday to remove more than 200 students from school on March 1 if they don’t meet the district’s vaccination requirements or get an official exemption from the Minnesota state law that requires immunizations.
Rochester Public Schools voted unanimously Tuesday to remove more than 200 students from school on March 1 if they don’t meet the district’s vaccination requirements or get an official exemption from the Minnesota state law that requires immunizations.
Burnsville HS Fab Lab gives students a career jump start
A Minnesota school district is using innovative technology to give kids an education that will jump start their careers. District 191 recently passed a $52 million referendum, which includes about $25 million earmarked for technology.
A Minnesota school district is using innovative technology to give kids an education that will jump start their careers. District 191 recently passed a $52 million referendum, which includes about $25 million earmarked for technology.
Fab Lab at Burnsville High School
Burnsville High School built nearly 40 more classrooms and made a fabrication room or Fab Lab. There are 10 brand new 3-D printers, plus 2,760 Chromebooks were given to students.
Burnsville High School built nearly 40 more classrooms and made a fabrication room or Fab Lab. There are 10 brand new 3-D printers, plus 2,760 Chromebooks were given to students.
Betsy DeVos sworn in as Education Secretary
Betsy DeVos was sworn in as Education Secretary on Tuesday evening.
Betsy DeVos was sworn in as Education Secretary on Tuesday evening.
Twin Cities teachers rally to 'Reclaim Our Schools' in protest of Trump's Ed Sec pick
Teachers, parents and neighbors from across Minneapolis and St. Paul are holding rallies Thursday as part of a nationwide “Reclaim Our Schools” day of action. The teachers and parents are calling on the U.S. Senate to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s Education Secretary nominee, Betsy DeVos.
Teachers, parents and neighbors from across Minneapolis and St. Paul are holding rallies Thursday as part of a nationwide “Reclaim Our Schools” day of action. The teachers and parents are calling on the U.S. Senate to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s Education Secretary nominee, Betsy DeVos.
Minneapolis Public Schools affirm 'safe haven' for immigrants
The Minneapolis Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to declare Minneapolis Public Schools a safe place for all students and families, regardless of their immigration status, national origin or language.
The Minneapolis Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to declare Minneapolis Public Schools a safe place for all students and families, regardless of their immigration status, national origin or language.
Globe Univ., Minnesota School of Business blocked from federal student loans
The U.S. Department of Education has officially dropped the Minnesota School of Business and Globe University from the federal student loan program, effective Dec. 31, 2016.
The U.S. Department of Education has officially dropped the Minnesota School of Business and Globe University from the federal student loan program, effective Dec. 31, 2016.
Minnesota launches initiative to educate, employ young women
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is linking up with the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota to create more education and employment opportunities for girls and young women.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is linking up with the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota to create more education and employment opportunities for girls and young women.
ITT Tech closing all schools after federal sanctions
ITT Technical Institute is closing all of its campuses and shutting down operations, less than two weeks after the company was banned from enrolling new students using federal aid funds.
ITT Technical Institute is closing all of its campuses and shutting down operations, less than two weeks after the company was banned from enrolling new students using federal aid funds.
Undocumented immigrant student overcomes obstacles to earn full scholarship at Georgetown University
College students are gearing up for a new school year and one young man headed to Georgetown University is sharing his very impressive story. It is a journey of success in spite of obstacles that included unemployment and homelessness for his family.
College students are gearing up for a new school year and one young man headed to Georgetown University is sharing his very impressive story. It is a journey of success in spite of obstacles that included unemployment and homelessness for his family.
4 Minnesota math and science teachers earn presidential awards
Four Minnesota teachers have earned presidential awards for outstanding teaching in math and science. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade math, science or computer science teacher can receive in the United States
Four Minnesota teachers have earned presidential awards for outstanding teaching in math and science. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade math, science or computer science teacher can receive in the United States