Minnesota leaders to provide guidelines for graduation ceremonies Friday
Minnesota state leaders will be announcing guidelines Friday morning for graduation ceremonies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release.
Minnesota state leaders will be announcing guidelines Friday morning for graduation ceremonies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release.
New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of the accused, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases schools will be required to investigate.
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of the accused, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases schools will be required to investigate.
Hourly school employee bill passes Minnesota House, heads to Senate
Minnesota House lawmakers passed legislation Monday that would require school districts to retain and pay hourly workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota House lawmakers passed legislation Monday that would require school districts to retain and pay hourly workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
St. Paul charter school to close permanently
In the midst of a pandemic, a St. Paul school is set to close for good.
In the midst of a pandemic, a St. Paul school is set to close for good.
Minneapolis community leaders find ways to fill in gaps as COVID-19 disrupts needed services
In parts of the country, the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting some African-American and minority communities hard.
In parts of the country, the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting some African-American and minority communities hard.
Coronavirus student loan interest waivers being offered — how to take advantage
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.
University of Minnesota braces for projected $324 million loss in worst case COVID-19 scenario
Both the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Universities are bracing lawmakers for extreme losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Both the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Universities are bracing lawmakers for extreme losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer
President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.
President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.
Lawsuit: California universities owe students coronavirus-related refunds
The California State University and the University of California systems were sued Monday by students demanding refunds of some campus fees since the virus pandemic closed schools and forced learning online.
The California State University and the University of California systems were sued Monday by students demanding refunds of some campus fees since the virus pandemic closed schools and forced learning online.
Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
Minnesota lawmakers push for increased broadband for distance learning amid COVID-19 pandemic
Across every corner of the state, school kids are trying to wrap up the semester from home with computers, but not every home has an internet connection. At the state Capitol, lawmakers are plugging in.
Across every corner of the state, school kids are trying to wrap up the semester from home with computers, but not every home has an internet connection. At the state Capitol, lawmakers are plugging in.
'It's a bummer': Minnesota high school seniors reflect on loss of milestone moments
Not going back to class is tough for students of all ages, but for high school seniors it hurts even more.
Not going back to class is tough for students of all ages, but for high school seniors it hurts even more.
Schools work to expand student outreach amid distance learning equity challenges
With schools now closed for the rest of the school year, the Minnesota governor and lieutenant governor also putting a big focus on the impact the pandemic is having on education.
With schools now closed for the rest of the school year, the Minnesota governor and lieutenant governor also putting a big focus on the impact the pandemic is having on education.
Concerns remain for distance learning as Minnesota schools stay closed
With brick and mortar schools now closed for the rest of the school year, districts will have to extend e-learning curriculums into at least June, and maybe longer.
With brick and mortar schools now closed for the rest of the school year, districts will have to extend e-learning curriculums into at least June, and maybe longer.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz closes public schools for rest of academic year
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday that public schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday that public schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stanford won't accept $7.4M relief funds; other universities will take the money
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
Penguin Random House donates 750K books to students following school closures due to COVID-19
Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19.
Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19.
Minnesota governor to make decision on extending school closure this week
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he would make the call this week on closing school for the rest of the academic year. That announcement could happen as soon as Thursday.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he would make the call this week on closing school for the rest of the academic year. That announcement could happen as soon as Thursday.