Minneapolis school board weighs new contract for superintendent

The Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent is up for a three-year contract extension at the school board meeting on Tuesday.

New Minnesota school bus safety laws begin this school year

A new law requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet from a bus when red lights are flashing, even if the stop arm isn't fully extended.

MN school bus law changes when drivers must stop
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Minnesota drivers are being reminded about changes to the state's school bus safety law as more students return to school. Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart explains why drivers must stop within 20 feet when a school bus has flashing red lights, regardless of the position of its stop arm.

Minnesota schools could get millions more with no tax hike: What to know

Minnesota schools could see more money without costing taxpayers a dime — if voters say yes to a constitutional amendment on the ballot this November.

Voters to decide on school budget amendment
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This November Minnesota voters can give their schools a cash infusion in their budgets without raising any taxes as part of a proposed constitutional amendment that will be found on their ballot. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains what you need to know before you vote.

St. Cloud schools previews ChatGPT tool
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Heading into the school year, St. Cloud schools are the only district in Minnesota to roll out ChatGPT Edu, with 200 teachers and staff signing up within hours to use the tool.

Minnesota school funding amendment explained
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Minnesota voters will decide this November whether to amend the state Constitution to change how revenue from the $2.3 billion Permanent School Fund is distributed to public schools.

Minnesota kindergarten vaccine rate drops as measles cases climb, skepticism spreads

As measles cases surge across the country at levels not seen in more than three decades, new federal data shows Minnesota is near the bottom of the country when it comes to getting kids vaccinated before they start school.

Minnesota kindergarten vaccine rate drops as measles cases climb
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As measles cases surge across the country at levels not seen in more than three decades, new federal data shows Minnesota is near the bottom of the country when it comes to getting kids vaccinated before they start school. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Looking for the best college? New rankings reveal happiest students, best dorms and more

The Princeton Review released its Best Colleges rankings for 2027, highlighting schools in 50 student-driven categories ranging from happiest students and best dorms to campus food.

School district curriculum frustrations
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Classes begin in two weeks for the state’s two largest school districts, but time is running out for the Anoka-Hennepin district to implement a new social studies curriculum. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains.

AI in schools: How can students use it safely?
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Artificial intelligence is already part of many students’ routines, with a Common Sense Media survey finding 70% of teens say they use AI for homework while 30% say they were taught about AI safety in the classroom.

Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools

The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.

Minnesota teacher calls for statewide bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools
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New research suggests stricter cell phone policies in schools are improving student mental health and teacher satisfaction. A Minnesota high school teacher is pushing for a statewide bell-to-bell ban, comparing the issue to a public health crisis. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.