Nearly 250,000 fewer students enrolled in college this year compared with 2018, according to report

According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment this fall took a steep dive with nearly 250,000 fewer students than last year opting out of higher education entirely.

Shakopee Schools: 400 student absences reported due to flu-related illnesses

300 West Middle School absences and 100 Sun Path Elementary School absences have been reported, prompting the district to disclose the outbreak to the state of Minnesota.

St. Paul teacher earns Presidential Award for STEM teaching

David McGill is the latest St. Paul science teacher to earn the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

ISD 191 school board votes to close three schools

The school board for District 191 voted Thursday to close three schools due to declining enrollment within the district.

Board approves hiring of new University of Minnesota provost despite questions over high pay for administrators

Does the University of Minnesota pay too much for its administrators? Questions over pay for university leaders were raised Thursday as the Board of Regents approved the salary for its new provost.

91-year-old Buffalo, Minnesota man receives high school diploma

After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.

Persevering after death of mother and grandmother, Minneapolis teen wins scholarship

Beating the odds: That’s what one senior at North High School in Minneapolis is doing after essentially raising himself when his mother was killed and his grandmother then passed away.

Beloved lunch lady in Dassel, Minn. readies for retirement after decades of mentoring kids

When you think about those in a school who influence children the most, teachers probably come to mind first. But in one Minnesota school, there’s one staff member who the kids will remember long after the final bell rings.

University of California leaders support dropping use of SAT, ACT

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Top leaders at the University of California say they support dropping the SAT and ACT exams from admission requirement.

Three schools face closure in ISD 191, drawing concerns from parents

Three schools could be closing their doors in school District 191, which covers parts of Eagan, Burnsville and Savage. Declining enrollment and low funding are forcing administrators to make tough decisions on how to keep the district afloat.