Trump orders universities to hand over college admissions data on race

President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.

St. Paul schools, teacher union reach tentative deal on contract

The St. Paul Public Schools district and the teacher’s union have reached a tentative agreement on a new two-year contract.

Washburn High School in Minneapolis turning 100 years old with celebration

The high school with the largest enrollment in Minneapolis Public Schools, which opened its doors in September 1925, will celebrate its 100th birthday with events on Aug. 1 and 2.

Billions in frozen education funds released by Trump administration

The administration says it has finished its review, meaning billions of dollars should be released to schools in time for the coming school year.

Minnesota school education funding released
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Minnesota educators have found some relief about the Trump administration released $6 billion in education funding for schools nationwide.

These are the best and worst states for education: Study

States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.

Minnesota may revise sex ed standards
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Minnesota is changing the way sex education is taught in schools, concerning some parents. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the latest.

St. Paul schools will seek referendum for extra funding in 2026

St. Paul Public Schools officials have approved a referendum to appear before resident voters in November that would increase funding to its budget in the coming years.

Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume

The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.

Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing

Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.

These states now require cursive to be taught in schools

Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.

Convicted sex offender held MN Dept. of Education job

A former chief audit officer at the Minnesota Department of Education was convicted of criminal sexual conduct more than a decade before he was hired.

Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying

Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.