Mother of Sandy Hook shooting victim speaks at school safety conference in Lake Elmo, Minn.
School leaders and law enforcement from around the state are learning how to make our school safer from gun violence. And they’re getting the perspective from a mother who lost her daughter at the Sandy Hook school shootings.
School leaders and law enforcement from around the state are learning how to make our school safer from gun violence. And they’re getting the perspective from a mother who lost her daughter at the Sandy Hook school shootings.
St. Paul schools push back after-school program's start date due to ongoing bus driver shortage
A shortage of bus drivers in Minnesota is forcing districts to make tough choices as the school year moves into full gear.
A shortage of bus drivers in Minnesota is forcing districts to make tough choices as the school year moves into full gear.
Minnesota DNR unveils 'No Child Left Inside' outdoor education grant program
Public entities and nonprofits serving children can soon apply for $182,000 of grant funding from the Minnesota DNR if they plan to use the money to help get kids outdoors.
Public entities and nonprofits serving children can soon apply for $182,000 of grant funding from the Minnesota DNR if they plan to use the money to help get kids outdoors.
Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
Billionaire fulfills promise to pay off student loans for Morehouse Class of 2019
A billionaire technology investor and philanthropist is providing grants to wipe out the student debt of the entire 2019 class at Morehouse College.
A billionaire technology investor and philanthropist is providing grants to wipe out the student debt of the entire 2019 class at Morehouse College.
Kindergartner returns to class in Eden Prairie, Minn. after being stung 23 times by bees
A little girl was back to class on Friday after being stung 23 times by bees this week.
A little girl was back to class on Friday after being stung 23 times by bees this week.
Roseville girl becomes face of women in STEM movement
A local high school student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and math is serving as an inspiration for young women across the county.
A local high school student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and math is serving as an inspiration for young women across the county.
Yogurt producer donates $5K to help Minneapolis schools go pesticide-free
The Minneapolis school district is getting a boost in its efforts to go pesticide-free.
The Minneapolis school district is getting a boost in its efforts to go pesticide-free.
Boy has ‘worst birthday ever’ after hot lunch is taken away because of outstanding balance
A 9-year-old boy said he had “the worst birthday ever” when his lunch was taken away because he had an outstanding balance at an Ohio school.
A 9-year-old boy said he had “the worst birthday ever” when his lunch was taken away because he had an outstanding balance at an Ohio school.
Education Department rejected 99 percent of applicants for student loan forgiveness program
The U.S. Department of Education accepted just 1 percent of applicants in the first year of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.
The U.S. Department of Education accepted just 1 percent of applicants in the first year of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.
Rockford, Minn. school district adds exciting new program after facing fiscal troubles
Rockford, Minnesota school officials say the future is bright for students in the district that last year faced struggles with its budget.
Rockford, Minnesota school officials say the future is bright for students in the district that last year faced struggles with its budget.
School lunch shaming decreasing, but still a problem in Minnesota
The number of school children who are at risk of getting lunch shamed is going down according to new information released by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid.
The number of school children who are at risk of getting lunch shamed is going down according to new information released by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid.
BDPA to host annual awards ceremony for students in IT
BDPA Twin Cities is focused on championing the next generation of IT leadership by connecting members and students with cutting edge technologies and education.
BDPA Twin Cities is focused on championing the next generation of IT leadership by connecting members and students with cutting edge technologies and education.
Classroom role models
A new study shows students of color perform better when they have at least on teacher of color.
A new study shows students of color perform better when they have at least on teacher of color.
Minnesota students among top in nation on ACT tests
Minnesota students scored above the national average on the ACT college entrance exam and best among 19 states where at least 90 percent of teens took the test.
Minnesota students scored above the national average on the ACT college entrance exam and best among 19 states where at least 90 percent of teens took the test.
8 Minnesota schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools
Eight Minnesota schools were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday.
Eight Minnesota schools were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday.
Minnesota contractors can't find qualified workers
New survey results validate what many job sites are already feeling, namely, 80 percent of contractors across the country report it?s difficult to find qualified workers.
New survey results validate what many job sites are already feeling, namely, 80 percent of contractors across the country report it?s difficult to find qualified workers.
Colleges ask for a share of future salary in lieu of student loans
As more students balk at the debt loads they face after graduation, some colleges are offering an alternative: We'll pay your tuition if you offer us a percentage of your future salary.
As more students balk at the debt loads they face after graduation, some colleges are offering an alternative: We'll pay your tuition if you offer us a percentage of your future salary.
University of Minnesota's Bell Museum now open in St. Paul, Minn.
Todd Walker checked out the University of Minnesota's new Bell Museum in St. Paul, now open to the public.
Todd Walker checked out the University of Minnesota's new Bell Museum in St. Paul, now open to the public.
Path to College Walk: North Minneapolis youth aim high
Minnesota's achievement gap ranks among the worst in the nation and the gap is more pronounced on the city's north side. For many students, the dream of going to college can sadly be seen as an unattainable one. But one group is trying to change all that.
Minnesota's achievement gap ranks among the worst in the nation and the gap is more pronounced on the city's north side. For many students, the dream of going to college can sadly be seen as an unattainable one. But one group is trying to change all that.