Mpls robotics team heading to FIRST championship
Minneapolis students are hard at work over spring break after qualifying for the robotics FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.
Minneapolis students are hard at work over spring break after qualifying for the robotics FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.
Minnesota school closings, E-learning days and delays for April 2
Overnight snow in portions of the state has prompted dozens of schools to either delay, close or have e-learning days on Wednesday.
Overnight snow in portions of the state has prompted dozens of schools to either delay, close or have e-learning days on Wednesday.
House GOP aims at DFL signatures, including universal free meals
Both universal free meals in schools and a program that helps with college tuition for low-income learners would shrink if the GOP can pass bills aimed at budget cuts.
Both universal free meals in schools and a program that helps with college tuition for low-income learners would shrink if the GOP can pass bills aimed at budget cuts.
Teacher pension ages pushing younger as lawmakers shoot for savings
Three bills before lawmakers could lower the age at which Minnesota teachers can start collecting pensions.
Three bills before lawmakers could lower the age at which Minnesota teachers can start collecting pensions.
Ohio library book returned almost 100 years overdue
The overdue library book was checked out in 1926 and librarians found it at a local Ohio branch decades later.
The overdue library book was checked out in 1926 and librarians found it at a local Ohio branch decades later.
Mankato student detained by ICE, officials say
Minnesota State University-Mankato officials announced on Monday one of its international students was detained by ICE over the weekend.
Minnesota State University-Mankato officials announced on Monday one of its international students was detained by ICE over the weekend.
A MN Teacher of the Year is accused of sexual abuse. It’s not the first time.
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year now charged with sexually abusing a student previously faced allegations that he sexually assaulted two of his co-workers, according to police records obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators.
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year now charged with sexually abusing a student previously faced allegations that he sexually assaulted two of his co-workers, according to police records obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators.
MN Teacher of the Year accused of abuse
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year is charged with sexually abusing a student, and it isn't the first time he's faced sexual abuse allegations. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has the story.
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year is charged with sexually abusing a student, and it isn't the first time he's faced sexual abuse allegations. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has the story.
MN bill proposes $31 million for teacher training
Education is a massive topic in government, and the Minnesota House Education Finance Committee recently discussed legislation to invest more than $31 million in one-time funding to ensure teachers are paid for the time spent getting literacy training. The bill is being considered for this session?s Education Budget Bill. The bill's author, Rep. Mary Frances Clardy (DFL Inver Grove Heights), explains what needs the bill addresses and how it would be funded.
Education is a massive topic in government, and the Minnesota House Education Finance Committee recently discussed legislation to invest more than $31 million in one-time funding to ensure teachers are paid for the time spent getting literacy training. The bill is being considered for this session?s Education Budget Bill. The bill's author, Rep. Mary Frances Clardy (DFL Inver Grove Heights), explains what needs the bill addresses and how it would be funded.
Student loan repayment plan applications reopened by Education Department: What to know
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
St. Louis County School District going to 4-day weeks
A northern Minnesota school district will go to a four-day school week starting this fall.
A northern Minnesota school district will go to a four-day school week starting this fall.
St. Louis County schools moving to 4-day week
The St. Louis County School District is moving to a four-day week to cut costs. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.
The St. Louis County School District is moving to a four-day week to cut costs. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.
Teacher charged with malicious punishment for stepping on student
A teacher is charged with malicious punishment after allegedly stepping on a sixth-grade student during a lockdown drill that he felt the class “wasn’t taking seriously." The victim’s mother has since told authorities her son “was walking around like an 80-year-old from the pain."
A teacher is charged with malicious punishment after allegedly stepping on a sixth-grade student during a lockdown drill that he felt the class “wasn’t taking seriously." The victim’s mother has since told authorities her son “was walking around like an 80-year-old from the pain."
St. Francis Schools hit with 2 lawsuits over controversial book policy
St. Francis Area Schools (SFAS) received two separate lawsuits on Monday challenging the district’s book policy.
St. Francis Area Schools (SFAS) received two separate lawsuits on Monday challenging the district’s book policy.
Book debate between St. Francis parents, district
Some parents in St. Francis Area Schools (SFAS) are arguing back against the district?s policy on restricting some literature for students. FOX 9?s Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Some parents in St. Francis Area Schools (SFAS) are arguing back against the district?s policy on restricting some literature for students. FOX 9?s Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Is college still worth it? Americans weigh in on school costs, value of degree: poll
Concerns about college affordability have Americans split on whether making the financial investment in a degree is worth it.
Concerns about college affordability have Americans split on whether making the financial investment in a degree is worth it.
'The Kite Runner' author 'bewildered' by book ban in St. Francis Area Schools
Khaled Hosseini, author of “The Kite Runner", is speaking out after his novel was banned under a new policy at St. Francis Area Schools.
Khaled Hosseini, author of “The Kite Runner", is speaking out after his novel was banned under a new policy at St. Francis Area Schools.
'The Kite Runner' author 'bewildered' by book ban
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.
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."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."