Path to College Walk in Minneapolis
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.
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.
Wayzata school board votes to redistrict, impacting about 500 students
The school board in Wayzata, Minnesota, voted Monday to move forward with a controversial plan that impacts hundreds of students.
The school board in Wayzata, Minnesota, voted Monday to move forward with a controversial plan that impacts hundreds of students.
Wayzata schools plan to redraw districts - again
A new school is a sign of growth, but as Wayzata residents are seeing, it can also stir up controversy due to boundary changes.
A new school is a sign of growth, but as Wayzata residents are seeing, it can also stir up controversy due to boundary changes.
Minnesota high school graduation rate hits new high
The overall high school graduation rate in Minnesota has reached a new high of 82.7 percent, and state education officials say the numbers are showing improvement in closing the gap between white and minority students.
The overall high school graduation rate in Minnesota has reached a new high of 82.7 percent, and state education officials say the numbers are showing improvement in closing the gap between white and minority students.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos donates $33 million to help send 1,000 Dreamers to college
With his newly minted title as the world’s richest person, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos announced on Friday that he is donating a piece of his $108 billion fortune to fund 1,000 college scholarships for “Dreamers.”
With his newly minted title as the world’s richest person, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos announced on Friday that he is donating a piece of his $108 billion fortune to fund 1,000 college scholarships for “Dreamers.”
McNally Smith College of Music closing due to lack of funds
It’s the end of an era for the popular music school. The McNally Smith College of Music has announced it is closing after more than 30 years cultivating musical talent.
It’s the end of an era for the popular music school. The McNally Smith College of Music has announced it is closing after more than 30 years cultivating musical talent.
New flex position keeping kids from falling behind
A new flex position helps kids from falling behind.
A new flex position helps kids from falling behind.
DeVos planning to scrap Obama rules on campus sexual assault
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos declared on Thursday that "the era of `rule by letter' is over" as she announced plans to change the way colleges and universities handle allegations of sexual assault on campus.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos declared on Thursday that "the era of `rule by letter' is over" as she announced plans to change the way colleges and universities handle allegations of sexual assault on campus.
State may change how it evaluates school performance
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota officials have drafted a plan that would change how the state evaluates school performance.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota officials have drafted a plan that would change how the state evaluates school performance.
Latest test scores show large achievement gaps in Twin Cities schools
The latest test results released by the state of Minnesota show a stubborn problem persists: an achievement gap between white and minority students, with experts and educators saying the latest results show more needs to be done to address the issue.
The latest test results released by the state of Minnesota show a stubborn problem persists: an achievement gap between white and minority students, with experts and educators saying the latest results show more needs to be done to address the issue.
Photos of teacher panhandling for school supplies go viral
An elementary school teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is drawing worldwide attention because she has been panhandling for money to pay for school supplies.
An elementary school teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is drawing worldwide attention because she has been panhandling for money to pay for school supplies.
19 AGs sue DeVos for delaying for-profit college rules
Democratic attorneys general in 18 states and the District of Columbia are suing Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over her decision to suspend rules meant to protect students from abuses by for-profit colleges. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in federal court in Washington and demands implementation of borrower defense to repayment rules. The rules aim to make schools financially responsible for...
Democratic attorneys general in 18 states and the District of Columbia are suing Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over her decision to suspend rules meant to protect students from abuses by for-profit colleges. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in federal court in Washington and demands implementation of borrower defense to repayment rules. The rules aim to make schools financially responsible for...
11 Eden Prairie High School juniors get perfect ACT scores
Eleven high school juniors in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, earned perfect ACT scores this year.
Eleven high school juniors in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, earned perfect ACT scores this year.
Parents question use of seclusion rooms for special education students
For Kellie Sanders, life is wrapped around Hunter, her 11-year old son who had a brain stroke when he was born premature.
For Kellie Sanders, life is wrapped around Hunter, her 11-year old son who had a brain stroke when he was born premature.
Education bill sent to Governor's desk.
Both sides are inching closer to a budget deal at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Both sides are inching closer to a budget deal at the Minnesota State Capitol.
TOP TEACHER: Sara Frater of Elk River
Fox 9 presents its Top Teacher award to Sara Frater of Elk River.
Fox 9 presents its Top Teacher award to Sara Frater of Elk River.
Richfield educators fear possible retaliation for Black Lives Matter shirts
A family outreach worker at a Richfield elementary school believes she was suspended after planning to wear a Black Lives Matter shirt to school as part of a planned protest.
A family outreach worker at a Richfield elementary school believes she was suspended after planning to wear a Black Lives Matter shirt to school as part of a planned protest.
Recent legislation putting Perpich Center in jeopardy
A recent bill proposed in the state Legislature is putting the Perpich Center for Arts Education in jeopardy of being closed for good.
A recent bill proposed in the state Legislature is putting the Perpich Center for Arts Education in jeopardy of being closed for good.
State legislature hopes to increase school funding
The Minnesota state Legislature hopes to increase funding for education.
The Minnesota state Legislature hopes to increase funding for education.
Gov. Dayton inches closer to compromise on pre-K expansion
A big fight at the Capitol over one of Governor Dayton's top priorities, voluntary pre-kindergarten for four year olds, continues. The governor wants to expand the number of school districts offering pre-k. But House Democrats think the money is better spent on other early learning programs.
A big fight at the Capitol over one of Governor Dayton's top priorities, voluntary pre-kindergarten for four year olds, continues. The governor wants to expand the number of school districts offering pre-k. But House Democrats think the money is better spent on other early learning programs.