Teacher of the Year sex abuse case: Opening statements pave way for trial
A former Best Academy student took the stand Monday afternoon to begin her testimony, accusing her former teacher, Abdul Wright, of sexually abusing her for nearly a year when she was 14 years old.
A former Best Academy student took the stand Monday afternoon to begin her testimony, accusing her former teacher, Abdul Wright, of sexually abusing her for nearly a year when she was 14 years old.
Preparing to go back to the classroom
The Emergency Management Direct for the City of Minneapolis shares how to be prepared for the upcoming school year.
The Emergency Management Direct for the City of Minneapolis shares how to be prepared for the upcoming school year.
Back to school vaccination drives aim to reverse downward trend
Acknowledging that more families are falling behind on immunizations, Hennepin County is hosting free walk-in clinics so children can get vaccinated before the start of school.
Acknowledging that more families are falling behind on immunizations, Hennepin County is hosting free walk-in clinics so children can get vaccinated before the start of school.
Bus crashes carrying Pennsylvania middle school football team
A school bus crashed Saturday morning that was transporting a middle school football team, according to a local report.
A school bus crashed Saturday morning that was transporting a middle school football team, according to a local report.
Florida teacher faces discipline after 'Most Likely to Become A Dictator' mock award sparks backlash
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
Ranking the best and worst community colleges in 2025
There are many things to consider when selecting a school like tuition costs and class offerings, and these community colleges earn high grades. See the list.
There are many things to consider when selecting a school like tuition costs and class offerings, and these community colleges earn high grades. See the list.
Teacher rewrites Shakespeare books with modern language
Robbinsdale High School teacher Anthony Bakke publishes books using modern language to tell the stories of Shakespeare.
Robbinsdale High School teacher Anthony Bakke publishes books using modern language to tell the stories of Shakespeare.
Trump orders universities to hand over college admissions data on race
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
St. Paul schools, teacher union reach tentative deal on contract
The St. Paul Public Schools district and the teacher’s union have reached a tentative agreement on a new two-year contract.
The St. Paul Public Schools district and the teacher’s union have reached a tentative agreement on a new two-year contract.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan interest repayments resume Friday. Here's how much you could pay monthly
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
Washburn High School in Minneapolis turning 100 years old with celebration
The high school with the largest enrollment in Minneapolis Public Schools, which opened its doors in September 1925, will celebrate its 100th birthday with events on Aug. 1 and 2.
The high school with the largest enrollment in Minneapolis Public Schools, which opened its doors in September 1925, will celebrate its 100th birthday with events on Aug. 1 and 2.
Billions in frozen education funds released by Trump administration
The administration says it has finished its review, meaning billions of dollars should be released to schools in time for the coming school year.
The administration says it has finished its review, meaning billions of dollars should be released to schools in time for the coming school year.
Minnesota school education funding released
Minnesota educators have found some relief about the Trump administration released $6 billion in education funding for schools nationwide.
Minnesota educators have found some relief about the Trump administration released $6 billion in education funding for schools nationwide.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
Minnesota may revise sex ed standards
Minnesota is changing the way sex education is taught in schools, concerning some parents. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the latest.
Minnesota is changing the way sex education is taught in schools, concerning some parents. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the latest.
Minnesota Family Council raises concerns about proposed changes to sex ed
The State of Minnesota is now in the process of revising its sexual education standards and implementing new benchmarks.
The State of Minnesota is now in the process of revising its sexual education standards and implementing new benchmarks.
St. Paul schools will seek referendum for extra funding in 2026
St. Paul Public Schools officials have approved a referendum to appear before resident voters in November that would increase funding to its budget in the coming years.
St. Paul Public Schools officials have approved a referendum to appear before resident voters in November that would increase funding to its budget in the coming years.