How far COVID set students back: State-by-state report card
New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.
New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.
MN lawmakers consider school cell phone ban
School cell phone restrictions could become even tighter under a new bill with bipartisan support. This year, schools had to adopt a policy. That could turn into a total ban by 2026, at least at most schools.
School cell phone restrictions could become even tighter under a new bill with bipartisan support. This year, schools had to adopt a policy. That could turn into a total ban by 2026, at least at most schools.
MN lawmakers consider statewide ban on cell phones in schools
The Minnesota Senate will discuss a bill on Monday that, if passed, would ban cell phones for students in elementary and middle schools and in classrooms for high school students.
The Minnesota Senate will discuss a bill on Monday that, if passed, would ban cell phones for students in elementary and middle schools and in classrooms for high school students.
Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
MN legislators brace for potential federal education dismantling
Minnesota legislators are trying to figure out how hard-hit students and teachers will be if President Trump follows through on threats to dismantle the federal Department of Education.
Minnesota legislators are trying to figure out how hard-hit students and teachers will be if President Trump follows through on threats to dismantle the federal Department of Education.
MN lawmakers eyeing federal education showdown
Minnesota lawmakers are eyeing how hard students and teachers would be hit if President Trump follows through on threats to dismantle the federal Department of Education. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has the latest developments.
Minnesota lawmakers are eyeing how hard students and teachers would be hit if President Trump follows through on threats to dismantle the federal Department of Education. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has the latest developments.
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Trump signs executive order aiming to cut federal funding for ‘woke’ schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
Teacher of the Year sex abuse investigation: ‘He was just manipulative’
A former Harvest Best Academy student accused her middle school English teacher of “grooming" and sexually abusing her months after he had been named Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 2016.
A former Harvest Best Academy student accused her middle school English teacher of “grooming" and sexually abusing her months after he had been named Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 2016.
Teacher of the Year sex abuse case
Harvest Best Academy student accused her middle school English teacher of ?grooming? and sexually abusing her months after he had been named Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 2016.
Harvest Best Academy student accused her middle school English teacher of ?grooming? and sexually abusing her months after he had been named Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 2016.
READ Act millions didn’t close education funding gap, administrators say
Major money went to Minnesota schools over the last two years, but Minnesota's school leaders say the $110 million in READ Act funding hasn't closed their budget gaps.
Major money went to Minnesota schools over the last two years, but Minnesota's school leaders say the $110 million in READ Act funding hasn't closed their budget gaps.
Minnesota, Wisconsin school closings for Jan. 21, 2025
With the extreme cold on Tuesday morning, many school districts in Minnesota and western Wisconsin have decided to cancel or delay classes.
With the extreme cold on Tuesday morning, many school districts in Minnesota and western Wisconsin have decided to cancel or delay classes.
Minnesota school closings for Jan. 20, 2025
Here's a list of school closings and delays in Minnesota on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Here's a list of school closings and delays in Minnesota on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Dunwoody College hosts autonomous snow plow competition in bitter cold
In the bitter cold outside of Dunwoody College of Technology, eight robotics teams faced off for a $3,000 dollar prize at the school’s 15th annual autonomous snowplow competition.
In the bitter cold outside of Dunwoody College of Technology, eight robotics teams faced off for a $3,000 dollar prize at the school’s 15th annual autonomous snowplow competition.
MN Supreme Court tosses lawsuit against controversial Minneapolis Public Schools policy
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday tossed a lawsuit against a controversial Minneapolis Public Schools policy that requires the district to skip over minority teachers when deciding whom to layoff.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday tossed a lawsuit against a controversial Minneapolis Public Schools policy that requires the district to skip over minority teachers when deciding whom to layoff.
Lawsuit dismissed against Mpls Public Schools policy
The Minnesota Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against a Minneapolis Public School policy that has caused controversy. The policy requires the school district to skip minority teachers during layoffs.
The Minnesota Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against a Minneapolis Public School policy that has caused controversy. The policy requires the school district to skip minority teachers during layoffs.