Black Men Teach partners with 100 elementary schools
"Black Men Teach" is a nonprofit organization based in Minnesota that was launched in 2018. On Tuesday, it's celebrating the launch of a coalition that aims to increase the number of Black male teachers by 2034.
Tuition at these 4 universities will top $90,000 a year this fall
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
US students want financial planning and other life skills education, survey finds
Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.
Minnesota graduation rates decline slightly in 2023
Four-year graduation rates for Minnesota seniors declined slightly, according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Teachers alarmed over leaking, flooding at Minneapolis high school
Recent heavy rain and snowfall have caused widespread leaking at one Minneapolis high school.
Minnesota schools set to get funding boost for new reading approach
Minnesota schools are poised to get more money and more flexibility to boost the state’s new approach to teaching reading.
State of the State Address: Walz touts childcare, education investments
Gov. Walz took time to promote investments the state had made from the historic budget surplus lawmakers had last session.
FAFSA error may prolong financial aid delays for applicants
The Department of Education disclosed an error in its evaluation of federal student aid, potentially leading to extended delays for thousands of applicants.
Minnesota, Wisconsin school closings, delays for March 25, 2024
A spring snowstorm is bringing snow to Minnesota on Sunday. This has led to school closings and delays on Monday.
Minnesota, Wisconsin school closings, delays for March 22, 2024
Overnight snow has led to some slick roads and some schools are delaying the start of the day in Minnesota and Wisconsin on Friday.
Gov. Walz backs legislation to stop book bans
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited a St. Paul school library to show support for legislation to take on book bans.
School cell phone policy required districtwide in 2025 under new proposal
A districtwide cell phone use policy could be mandated for each Minnesota school as soon as next year.
Biden cancels student loans for 78,000 more public workers
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
Persistent 81-year-old Hutchinson man earns his GED
At age 81, a Hutchinson man is getting ready to graduate. Persistence has paid off for Sam Flom who earned his GED last week after year's of hard work -- and decades after he dropped out of school.
Worst-paying college majors revealed in new report
Here's a look at what the lowest-paid majors earn early in a career.
MSP Airport preps for spring break rush
MSP Airport is getting busier as airport leaders brace for this year’s spring break rush.
Minnesota SRO bill signed into law
Clarifications to a law passed last year restricting the force a School Resource Officer (SRO) can use when restraining students in Minnesota schools will head to Minnesota Governor Walz for approval.
FTC sending checks to people defrauded by student loan forgiveness scams
The FTC is sending over $4.1 million in refunds to people who lost money in student loan forgiveness scams. Here's what to know.