'The Kite Runner' author 'bewildered' by book ban
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Some parents in St. Francis Area Schools (SFAS) want to turn the page on its book policy. They do not agree with relying on a singular website as the final say on what makes library shelves. Instead, they are pushing for a local committee.

Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."

Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K

Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.

Department of Education lawsuit: AG Ellison joins effort to sue Trump administration

A coalition of 21 attorneys general, including Minnesota's Keith Ellison, are suing the Trump administration over its efforts to dismantle the Department of Education.

Hamline University could cut creative writing MFA
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Students are worried about the future of Hamline University?s creative writing master's in fine arts program. FOX 9?s Babs Santos has the full story.

Minnesota’s education cut concerns: Walz and GOP battle over impact

On the morning after the Trump administration cut the Department of Education workforce in half, Gov. Tim Walz sounded the alarm about the impact that could have on Minnesota teachers and kids.

Gov. Walz Dept. of ED funding impact [RAW]
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Gov. Tim Walz is outlining the impact on Minnesota schools if President Donald Trump were to dismantle the Department of Education.

Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know

The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.

Walz to address Trump's Education Department layoffs
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FOX 9's Bill Keller previews Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's press conference on President Donald Trump's cuts to the U.S. Department of Education.

Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers

President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.