Why student loan delinquencies are soaring - and credit scores are dropping
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Richfield Middle School employee arrested amid allegations of sexual relationship with student
Officials say a staff member at Richfield Middle School has been arrested after allegations he had a sexual relationship with a student.
Officials say a staff member at Richfield Middle School has been arrested after allegations he had a sexual relationship with a student.
Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
MN lawmakers discuss school seclusion rooms
Educators and lawmakers continue to debate the use of seclusion rooms in public schools. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full story.
Educators and lawmakers continue to debate the use of seclusion rooms in public schools. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full story.
FOX 9 Top Teacher: Courtney Staples
KIPP North Star Elementary special education teacher Courtney Staples earned the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award for bringing the energy to make students their best.
KIPP North Star Elementary special education teacher Courtney Staples earned the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award for bringing the energy to make students their best.
MN sees highest high school graduation rate
The Minnesota Department of Education is celebrating the highest high school graduation rate the state has ever seen. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the full report.
The Minnesota Department of Education is celebrating the highest high school graduation rate the state has ever seen. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the full report.
Coon Rapids shop teacher earns Top Teacher Award
Coon Rapids High School shop teacher Bobby Miller earned the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has the full story.
Coon Rapids High School shop teacher Bobby Miller earned the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has the full story.
Minnesota high school graduation rates hit record high for class of 2024
Minnesota’s 2024 high school graduating class saw a record number of students earn their diplomas, according to the state Department of Education.
Minnesota’s 2024 high school graduating class saw a record number of students earn their diplomas, according to the state Department of Education.
Former teacher accused of sex crime with student asks judge for leniency
A former St. Paul charter school teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a former student is set to be sentenced next month.
A former St. Paul charter school teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a former student is set to be sentenced next month.
North Branch HS student arrested after reports of weapon inside school
North Branch High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after reports of a gun inside the school.
North Branch High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after reports of a gun inside the school.
16-year-old becomes youngest to receive Ph.D. in the US, university claims
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
Defaulted student loan collection resumes
Federal student loans in default will start being sent to collections on Monday. The Department of Education says approximately 5.3 million borrowers are currently in default and could face wage garnishment. FOX 9?s Se Kwon has more on the story.
Federal student loans in default will start being sent to collections on Monday. The Department of Education says approximately 5.3 million borrowers are currently in default and could face wage garnishment. FOX 9?s Se Kwon has more on the story.
Student loan collections on defaulted loans restart today: What to know
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Eden Prairie teacher wins 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
An Eden Prairie High School teacher won the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.
An Eden Prairie High School teacher won the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.
School desegregation order from 1966 ended by Justice Department: What to know
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
‘Exploding’ education bill threatens timely state budget
A fight over Minnesota's education funding is threatening the chances of lawmakers getting a final budget out on time.
A fight over Minnesota's education funding is threatening the chances of lawmakers getting a final budget out on time.
Minnesota education bill hits a stall
Minnesota lawmakers are working to craft together an education funding bill this session, but continue to disagree on what provisions should be in it. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Minnesota lawmakers are working to craft together an education funding bill this session, but continue to disagree on what provisions should be in it. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Ivy League student's DOGE-like email to analyze why tuition is so high lands him in hot water
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
2nd grader brings gun to St. Paul school, police say
St. Paul police say an elementary school staff member found a handgun in a second-grader's jacket pocket on Thursday.
St. Paul police say an elementary school staff member found a handgun in a second-grader's jacket pocket on Thursday.
LeapFrog founder Mike Wood dies at 72 by physician-assisted suicide
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.