American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
Marijuana use in Minnesota youth declined in 2025, according to new data
New survey results show youth cannabis use in Minnesota is trending downward, even after being legalized for adults.
New survey results show youth cannabis use in Minnesota is trending downward, even after being legalized for adults.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
Wayzata Schools voters approve historic $500M for district improvements
Resident voters in the Wayzata School District have approved the largest referendum in its history, sending nearly $450 million in additional funding that officials say will help pave way for an increase in students.
Resident voters in the Wayzata School District have approved the largest referendum in its history, sending nearly $450 million in additional funding that officials say will help pave way for an increase in students.
MN lawmakers try to expand seclusion rooms at schools
Some Minnesota lawmakers are attempting to expand the usage of seclusion rooms for children in schools. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Some Minnesota lawmakers are attempting to expand the usage of seclusion rooms for children in schools. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Seclusion rooms for students: Minnesota lawmakers push to reverse partial ban
Lawmakers are debating whether to ban seclusion rooms for students in third grade and below, with supporters citing safety and critics pointing to emotional harm, especially for minority and disabled students.
Lawmakers are debating whether to ban seclusion rooms for students in third grade and below, with supporters citing safety and critics pointing to emotional harm, especially for minority and disabled students.
Minnesota students and seclusion rooms: Ban debated
Lawmakers are debating whether to ban seclusion rooms for students in third grade and below, with supporters citing safety and critics pointing to emotional harm, especially for minority and disabled students.
Lawmakers are debating whether to ban seclusion rooms for students in third grade and below, with supporters citing safety and critics pointing to emotional harm, especially for minority and disabled students.
School start time change approved for District 196 to address bus driver shortage
Several schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district will have new start times this fall.
Several schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district will have new start times this fall.
Hampshire College, alma mater of Ken Burns and other notable alumni, to close
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
GOP lawmakers unveil 'common sense' school safety plan
Minnesota House Republicans, led by Representative Brian Lawrence and Education Finance co-chair Ron Kresha, unveiled House File 3493, a multi-layered school safety proposal. The bill aims to create a safe learning environment for all students—including those in public, nonpublic, and tribal schools—by providing flexible funding and local control.
Minnesota House Republicans, led by Representative Brian Lawrence and Education Finance co-chair Ron Kresha, unveiled House File 3493, a multi-layered school safety proposal. The bill aims to create a safe learning environment for all students—including those in public, nonpublic, and tribal schools—by providing flexible funding and local control.
GOP lawmakers unveil 'common sense' school safety plan
Minnesota House Republicans on Tuesday didn’t have much luck pushing their version of a school safety plan.
Minnesota House Republicans on Tuesday didn’t have much luck pushing their version of a school safety plan.
District 196 bus driver shortage could impact school start times
The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district says a school bus driver shortage has disrupted service for months. Now, they are considering changing school start times to compensate for the shortage.
The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district says a school bus driver shortage has disrupted service for months. Now, they are considering changing school start times to compensate for the shortage.
District 196 bus driver shortage forcing schedule change
District 196 is considering altering start times at five schools to respond to ongoing school bus driver shortages.
District 196 is considering altering start times at five schools to respond to ongoing school bus driver shortages.
Spring Lake Park schools cancels classes due to suspected ransomware attack
Spring Lake Park Schools has canceled classes for Monday after a suspected ransomware attack which has impacted all tech systems.
Spring Lake Park Schools has canceled classes for Monday after a suspected ransomware attack which has impacted all tech systems.
Minnesota preparing new kindergarten assessment pilot program
The Minnesota Department of Education is set to start a new kindergarten assessment pilot program this fall that will observe students during daily classroom routines.
The Minnesota Department of Education is set to start a new kindergarten assessment pilot program this fall that will observe students during daily classroom routines.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
Former Glenwood City superintendent sentenced to jail time in fraud case
The former superintendent of a western Wisconsin school district has been sentenced to jail time after being convicted of felony charges related to defrauding the school of nearly $300,000.
The former superintendent of a western Wisconsin school district has been sentenced to jail time after being convicted of felony charges related to defrauding the school of nearly $300,000.
Adult posing as teen at White Bear Lake High School charged with forgery
The 22-year-old man who reportedly posed as a teenager and enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School in September 2025 is now facing felony charges.
The 22-year-old man who reportedly posed as a teenager and enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School in September 2025 is now facing felony charges.
List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.