#songsofthevirus: Minnesota music teachers spearhead musical messages of safety
With many Minnesotans home right now and more starting this weekend due to the Governor’s stay-at-home order, some of them will join a group of people putting their musical talents towards spreading the message of safety.
With many Minnesotans home right now and more starting this weekend due to the Governor’s stay-at-home order, some of them will join a group of people putting their musical talents towards spreading the message of safety.
Minnesota school resource officer keeping up his daily doodles despite school closure
A school resource officer in New Brighton, Minnesota known for his daily doodles isn’t letting the fact that schools are closed keep him from trying to brighten students’ days with his drawings.
A school resource officer in New Brighton, Minnesota known for his daily doodles isn’t letting the fact that schools are closed keep him from trying to brighten students’ days with his drawings.
Science Museum, Children's Museum laying off majority of employees in anticipation of 3-month closure
The Science Museum of Minnesota and the Minnesota Children’s Museum, both located in St. Paul, are temporarily laying off the majority of their employees in anticipation of a three-month-long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Science Museum of Minnesota and the Minnesota Children’s Museum, both located in St. Paul, are temporarily laying off the majority of their employees in anticipation of a three-month-long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boy roasts mom in hilarious journal entry on first day of homeschooling: 'It is not going good'
The savage journal entry by the 8-year-old went viral.
The savage journal entry by the 8-year-old went viral.
School staffer in Albert Lea, Minnesota tests positive for COVID-19
A school staff member tested positive for COVID-19, Albert Lea Area Schools announced Friday.
A school staff member tested positive for COVID-19, Albert Lea Area Schools announced Friday.
St. Paul educators contract awaits school board approval
The new contract between St. Paul educators and St. Paul Public Schools is now waiting for approval from the school board, according to the St. Paul Federation of Educators.
The new contract between St. Paul educators and St. Paul Public Schools is now waiting for approval from the school board, according to the St. Paul Federation of Educators.
Richfield preschool teacher keeps connected with students through storytime
While the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of people across the globe, it is also putting on display some great examples of human ingenuity. It has people finding new and different ways to stay in touch while they can physically see each other.
While the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of people across the globe, it is also putting on display some great examples of human ingenuity. It has people finding new and different ways to stay in touch while they can physically see each other.
Minnesota kids adjust to new normal as coronavirus cancels classes and wrecks their routine
Just as adults are settling into the new normal, children are working to adjust to the changes coronavirus has brought to our lives.
Just as adults are settling into the new normal, children are working to adjust to the changes coronavirus has brought to our lives.
'The Singing Space': Music educators post songs for children during 'uncertain times'
"The Singing Space" features videos of music educators singing songs to help bring joy to students stuck at home during the coronavirus crisis.
"The Singing Space" features videos of music educators singing songs to help bring joy to students stuck at home during the coronavirus crisis.
Chanhassen, Minn. school offering online bedtime stories during coronavirus closure
With kids home from school, as schools join in the fight against coronavirus spread, one private school is finding new ways to keep connected with their students.
With kids home from school, as schools join in the fight against coronavirus spread, one private school is finding new ways to keep connected with their students.
Minneapolis, St. Paul school district leaders announce meal distribution plans during school closures
Leaders at Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools announced plans for meal distributions to students amid the school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Leaders at Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools announced plans for meal distributions to students amid the school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
University of Minnesota suspends in-person classes for rest of the semester, graduation ceremonies cancelled
There will be no more in-person classes at University of Minnesota for the rest of the semester, and graduation ceremonies have been cancelled, according to an update from U of M President Joan Gabel.
There will be no more in-person classes at University of Minnesota for the rest of the semester, and graduation ceremonies have been cancelled, according to an update from U of M President Joan Gabel.
Minnesota schools cope with closures during COVID-19 outbreak
Schools are getting ready to close after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the state would cancel school for nearly two weeks starting this Wednesday.
Schools are getting ready to close after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the state would cancel school for nearly two weeks starting this Wednesday.
Twin Cities restaurants offer food for kids during school closures
As schools remain closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, some restaurants across Minnesota are offering free meals for kids.
As schools remain closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, some restaurants across Minnesota are offering free meals for kids.
Walz: Schools to remain open for children of health care workers, emergency responders
Gov. Tim Walz's executive order requires schools to provide care for elementary-age children of health care professionals, first responders and other emergency workers during previously planned school days to help those workers stay on the job and help fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Gov. Tim Walz's executive order requires schools to provide care for elementary-age children of health care professionals, first responders and other emergency workers during previously planned school days to help those workers stay on the job and help fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Minnesota daycares, childcare centers urged to stay open during COVID-19 school closings
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced the closure of all K-12 public schools statewide Sunday morning, but urged daycares and childcare centers to remain open during the closings.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced the closure of all K-12 public schools statewide Sunday morning, but urged daycares and childcare centers to remain open during the closings.
Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus
Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.
Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.
St. Paul teachers union reaches contract agreement with school district, ending strike
The teachers strike in St. Paul, Minnesota is officially over. The St. Paul Federation of Educators reached an agreement with St. Paul Public Schools early Friday morning, ending a three-day strike.
The teachers strike in St. Paul, Minnesota is officially over. The St. Paul Federation of Educators reached an agreement with St. Paul Public Schools early Friday morning, ending a three-day strike.
Robbinsdale Area Schools closed Friday over COVID-19 concerns
Schools in Robbinsdale, Minnesota are closed Friday due to concerns over COVID-19.
Schools in Robbinsdale, Minnesota are closed Friday due to concerns over COVID-19.
Wisconsin governor orders all K-12 schools to close to prevent coronavirus spread
Schools in Wisconsin are set to close next week as the state undertakes efforts to prevent coronavirus spreading.
Schools in Wisconsin are set to close next week as the state undertakes efforts to prevent coronavirus spreading.