Best college towns in America: See which cities top the list

With college costs soaring, choosing where to study can be just as important as choosing a school. A new ranking reveals which U.S. cities are the best college towns.

France experiencing unrest over poor school conditions
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Protests in France are escalating as over the past few weeks, thousands of students have been taking to the streets over what they argue are poor school conditions like teacher shortages and deteriorating facilities. FOX's Stephanie Bennett has more.

How many books were banned in schools in your state?

School book bans rose to a five-year peak during the 2025-2026 school year. That’s according to the nonprofit PEN America, which tracks book bans across the nation.

Minneapolis school board chair outlines next steps after closure pause

Days after the Minneapolis Public Schools put a pause on a plan that would have closed or merged more than a dozen schools, School Board Chair Collin Beachy joined FOX 9 All Day to talk about where the district goes from here.

Minneapolis school closures paused: What happens now?
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Minneapolis Public Schools has paused plans that could have closed or consolidated as many as 16 schools following widespread community concerns. School Board Chair Collin Beachy joins FOX 9's Rob Olson to explain why the district changed course, acknowledging that even he was surprised by the number of proposed closures.

Minneapolis schools put closure plans on hold
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Minneapolis Public Schools is pausing school closures until after the 2027-28 school year following weeks of community feedback and pushback. Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams recommended pausing plans for closures or mergers for now after the district considered proposals that could have closed as many as 16 schools.

MPS reconsiders consolidation plan proposal
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The Minneapolis Public Schools board is proposing a pause on a plan that could have closed several schools as soon as next year. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the details.

Travel during MEA break: MSP says to expect increased wait times

Families should expect increased wait and extended delays for travelers during MEA break this week if they're planning to fly through MSP.

MEA break: What's it for exactly?
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The Minnesota Educators Academy, or MEA conference, is this week and for many Minnesota families it now feels as much like a fall getaway as a teachers' conference.

These colleges rank as the best in the US in 2027, data shows

A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value.

Moms for Liberty unleashes AI watchdog on 13,000 school districts to flag controversial policies before votes

Moms for Liberty is deploying artificial intelligence to monitor school board agendas across more than 13,000 school districts nationwide, giving parents advance warning about controversial policies before local officials vote on them, Fox News Digital has learned.

Minnesota's constitutional amendment: What it means for schools this election

Minnesotans in November will have the chance to amend the state’s constitution allowing for more funding to flow into schools without raising property taxes in the process. Here's what you need to know before you vote.

Students sue Missouri, claiming decades of unequal funding at HBCU

A group of current and former Lincoln University students filed a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, alleging decades of systemic underfunding at the historically Black institution.

Trump administration proposes $70K fee to allow international students to work in US, reduce fraud

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee Wednesday for international students who want to work in the United States, a plan it says should "make it easier for American citizens to compete in the job market."

Trump administration announces $174 million investment in HBCUs

The U.S. Department of Education announced more than $174 million in one-time additional funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Albert Lea High School vandalism: 45 people referred for possible charges

About 45 people have been referred for possible charges after a group reportedly used a staff member’s key obtained by a student to enter and vandalize Albert Lea High School during homecoming week, causing over $24,000 in damage.

Student loan borrowers have more time to cut their interest rate

Student loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.

University of Wisconsin professor awarded Nobel Prize in Physics

UW-Madison professor Francis Halzen was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics thanks to his work identifying neutrinos.