MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know

MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.

Preschooler left on bus, Hopkins school district investigating

A statement says the district is working with the bus company to "conduct a thorough investigation to understand how a child was left on the bus, and to ensure measures are in place to prevent this from happening again."

Robbinsdale schools budget deficit will surpass $19M in 2025-26

Robbinsdale Area Schools is facing an anticipated budget shortfall of $19-21 million in 2025-26 due to a budgeting error that counted available revenue twice.

Albany student questionnaire has parents ‘flabbergasted’ over ‘inappropriate’ material

A student questionnaire for freshmen at Albany Area Secondary School in central Minnesota intended to be part of a lesson on communication has parents fuming over material that the school district admits to being “inappropriate."

Oklahoma schools chief wants to make students watch announcement of new religious department

In the video, the state superintendent prays for President-elect Donald Trump and says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions."

St. Paul teachers on student literacy docuseries
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Teachers from St. Paul Public Schools spoke about their roles in a docuseries that covers the challenges students face in their literacy journey. The docuseries is called "All In: The Saint Paul Public School's Literacy Journey" and is set to debut during a screening on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. inside American Indian Magnet School in St. Paul.

One click to help Minneapolis STEM school win Esports classroom

The Esports craze could soon reach a budget-constrained Minneapolis elementary school, with the help of a click of your finger.

Mpls teacher a finalist for classroom makeover
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Minneapolis teacher a finalist for classroom makeover competition, as Hall STEM Academy is hoping to win a Wisconsin company's contest to earn $40,000 in new furniture.

MN schools coming up short in radon testing
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Schools with more students from lower-income families are less likely to be tested for radon, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health showing less than half of public schools in the state were tested for radon between 2018 and 2022.

Women in welding: Iowa professor bridges the gap
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Iowa State University Professor Jo Mackiewicz discussed how more women are entering different trades, including welding.

Radon testing: Schools with more lower-income students tested less, MDH reports

Schools with more students from lower-income families are less likely to be tested for radon, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health showing less than half of public schools in the state were tested for radon between 2018 and 2022. 

Edina parents advocate for timely notifications as lice cases continue

With an uptick in head lice cases, parents in Edina have been taking matters into their own hands - creating a system to notify parents of anonymously reported cases.

Minnesota election results: Rochester school referendum passed by voters

Voters in Rochester have passed a referendum that school district officials said was needed to help keep class sizes low, preserve employees and potentially keep schools from closing.

St. Paul voters say 'no' to ‘free childcare’ tax levy on ballot

St. Paul voters have decided the fate of a childcare tax levy that supporters say would have helped fund daycare for families in need, but opponents have said it wouldn’t be sustainable long-term financially – ultimately rejecting the idea as it was proposed before them during the 2024 general election ballot.

Minneapolis school board: Greta Callahan wins seat

Former Minneapolis Federation of Teachers president Greta Callahan won a seat on the Minneapolis Board of Education on Election Night.

Family in Prior Lake shaken up after school bus crash

A Prior Lake family is speaking out after they said their child was on a school bus, when it was involved in an accident.

School bus crash in Prior lake shakes family
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A Prior Lake parent is voicing concerns after their child was a passenger on a school bus involved in a crash caused by the driver running a red light. The parent expressed frustration over the school district?s delayed response and a lack of communication about the crash. The family is now seeking alternative transportation for their child, who feels unsafe on the bus.