Travis Kelce delivers surprise graduation speech with beer in hand

Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce delivered a speech with a beer in hand as he and brother Jason were awarded their University of Cincinnati during a surprise ceremony

High school accomplishments huge for Triple ‘A’ winners

Four Minnesota high school seniors have earned Triple-A honors for a combination of academics, arts, and athletics.

READ Act racial insensitivity concerns raised among lawmakers

The READ Act has Minnesota schools turning the page on an old approach to reading, but some teachers are alerting state lawmakers to racially insensitive material as they get to this new chapter.

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Some Minnesota teachers are questioning the READ Act, saying some of the material used in the curriculum is racially insensitive. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.

Veteran Tennessee educator named National Teacher of the Year

Missy Testerman, a 31-year educator who started her school's English as a second language program in rural Tennessee, is this year's National Teacher of the Year.

St. Paul schools approves contract for interim superintendent

The St. Paul Board of Education has selected its next interim superintendent as the district's current leader prepares to head back home.

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.

Nonprofit encouraging Black men to pursue teaching
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"Black Men Teach" is a nonprofit organization based in Minnesota, and it's celebrating the launch of a coalition that aims to increase the number of Black male teachers by 2034. FOX 9's Se Kwon shares more.

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. 

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.

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.