Education

Minnesota spends millions of dollars each year on standardized tests, but more than half of the state’s principals and teachers responding feel unprepared to interpret key test score data. A program evaluation released Monday by the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor also found that administering state-required standardized tests strains the resources of many school districts and...

If there’s one thing Minnesota students look forward to each winter, it’s a snow day. No school and tons of fresh snow to play in – what could be better? Well, Minnesota lawmakers are now considering a bill that would keep school closed on days of inclement weather, but keep class in session.

Rochester Public Schools voted unanimously Tuesday to remove more than 200 students from school on March 1 if they don’t meet the district’s vaccination requirements or get an official exemption from the Minnesota state law that requires immunizations.

A Minnesota school district is using innovative technology to give kids an education that will jump start their careers. District 191 recently passed a $52 million referendum, which includes about $25 million earmarked for technology.

Teachers, parents and neighbors from across Minneapolis and St. Paul are holding rallies Thursday as part of a nationwide “Reclaim Our Schools” day of action. The teachers and parents are calling on the U.S. Senate to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s Education Secretary nominee, Betsy DeVos.

The Minneapolis Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to declare Minneapolis Public Schools a safe place for all students and families, regardless of their immigration status, national origin or language.

The U.S. Department of Education has officially dropped the Minnesota School of Business and Globe University from the federal student loan program, effective Dec. 31, 2016. 

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is linking up with the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota to create more education and employment opportunities for girls and young women. 

ITT Technical Institute is closing all of its campuses and shutting down operations, less than two weeks after the company was banned from enrolling new students using federal aid funds.

College students are gearing up for a new school year and one young man headed to Georgetown University is sharing his very impressive story. It is a journey of success in spite of obstacles that included unemployment and homelessness for his family.

Four Minnesota teachers have earned presidential awards for outstanding teaching in math and science. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade math, science or computer science teacher can receive in the United States

Last year, Minnesota was ranked No. 50 in the nation for access to full-day early learning programs. This year, 3,302 four-year-olds will enroll in free preschool.

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents passed a tuition increase following a protest that led to 6 arrests and forced an intermission of Friday’s meeting.

It's a hot button topic for parents and educators when it comes to young students -- the length of recess. With the emphasis on learning and instruction time, some now feel children are getting cheated on the playground.

The U.S. Department of Education will send guidelines to all public schools on Friday, saying they must give transgender students access to the restrooms, locker rooms, activities and housing facilities they identify with.

With acceptance to college comes another acceptance: your family will soon part with a lot of money. However, not many families realize students can negotiate — or “appeal,” as colleges term it — their financial aid award package.