Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
4-day school week could become more common in Minnesota with proposed law
A bill being discussed by the Minnesota Legislature would allow Minnesota school districts to implement a four-day school week without getting approval from the state’s Department of Education (MDE) Commissioner.
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Minnesota is Wednesday
Wednesday marks School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Minnesota.
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
Minneapolis teacher union head announces bid for school board
As the Minneapolis school board is locked in contract negotiations with teachers, the head of the Minneapolis teachers union has announced her bid for the school board.
St. Paul's Dr. Joe Gothard named National Superintendent of the Year
St. Paul Public Schools superintendent, Dr. Joe Gothard, was named the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year.
Minnesota, Wisconsin school closings, delays for Feb. 15, 2024
The largest snowstorm in the Twin Cities this season has led to some slick roads and some schools delaying the start of the day in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Minnesota school lunchtime length could be mandated in proposed law
The minimum amount of time children get to eat their lunch could soon become mandated for school districts.
Minneapolis teachers press for better contract as district outlines bleak fiscal status
Minneapolis educators believe a new superintendent could be a new opportunity to settle their contract, but it comes at a time of dire financial challenges for Minneapolis Public Schools.
MN Legislature off to the races on school safety, marijuana, sports betting
Marijuana, school safety, and sports betting are on the agenda for Minnesota lawmakers in the early days of the 2024 legislative session.
Special education teacher had sex with former student: Charges
A former special education teacher at Tartan High School in Oakdale is facing several charges after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a one-time student, and buying alcohol for minors.
As legislative session begins, lawmakers review changes to SRO law
The urgency to revise one of last year’s more controversial law changes was evident as soon as the Minnesota House gaveled in to start the 2024 session.
MN school resource officers: Bill aims to clarify law
A proposal aimed at clarifying the school resource officers (SROs) law will be up for discussion in the Minnesota House of Representatives' Education Policy Committee on Monday — the first day of the 2024 legislative session.
University of Minnesota to buy Fairview teaching hospitals
The University of Minnesota (U of M) is set to purchase the four academic health facilities at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center.
How to nominate your FOX 9 Top Teacher
The FOX 9 Top Teacher Award recognizes outstanding teachers in Minnesota who encourage, inspire and bring learning to life inside and outside the classroom.
Minnetonka High School's skilled trades program gets students ready for real world
A skilled trades program at Minnetonka High School is getting students ready for the real world.