MEA break expected to increase MSP travel
MEA weekend begins for students later this week, but some families have travel plans that extend further. FOX 9?s Rob Olson details what people can expect at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) later this week.
MEA weekend begins for students later this week, but some families have travel plans that extend further. FOX 9?s Rob Olson details what people can expect at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) later this week.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
Homecoming canceled at southern MN high school amid allegations of targeted racist vandalism
Disturbing allegations of student misbehavior, allegedly perpetrated by as many as 50 teens, have led a southern Minnesota school district to cancel this weekend’s homecoming festivities.
Disturbing allegations of student misbehavior, allegedly perpetrated by as many as 50 teens, have led a southern Minnesota school district to cancel this weekend’s homecoming festivities.
School cancels homecoming after disturbing act
Disturbing allegations of student misbehavior have led a southern Minnesota school district to cancel this weekend’s homecoming festivities. That means no pep fest, no coronation, and no dance. And now, law enforcement is investigating allegations that include racist, hate-filled graffiti targeting a biracial teenager in the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown district.
Disturbing allegations of student misbehavior have led a southern Minnesota school district to cancel this weekend’s homecoming festivities. That means no pep fest, no coronation, and no dance. And now, law enforcement is investigating allegations that include racist, hate-filled graffiti targeting a biracial teenager in the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown district.
US student test scores hit 30-year low
The high school class of 2023 in the United States had the lowest ACT scores in 30 years. FOX 9's Tom Butler has more.
The high school class of 2023 in the United States had the lowest ACT scores in 30 years. FOX 9's Tom Butler has more.
Biden's second attempt at student loan debt cancellation moves forward with debate over plan's details
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
Mahtomedi HS looks to 'spike leukemia' for students fighting cancer
An east metro school community is rallying around several students touched by cancer.
An east metro school community is rallying around several students touched by cancer.
World Teachers' Day freebies: Dunkin' giving free coffee to educators
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
Over 100 gun violence incidents on school grounds reported so far in 2023, Everytown says
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
Biden announces more student debt relief as payments resume after pandemic pause
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
Child care programs across the country lose subsidies from federal government
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
Mounds View PD reinstates SROs in area schools following Ellison opinion
After initially removing its school resource officers (SROs) from Edgewood Middle School, Pinewood Elementary School and the Mounds View Bridges Program, the Mounds View Police Department has announced it will once again be partnering with the Mounds View School District.
After initially removing its school resource officers (SROs) from Edgewood Middle School, Pinewood Elementary School and the Mounds View Bridges Program, the Mounds View Police Department has announced it will once again be partnering with the Mounds View School District.
List: Minnesota law enforcement agencies that are pulling SROs out of schools
As Minnesota law enforcement agencies grapple with a new law that restricts the use of force, some are pulling their school resource officers (SROs) out of schools, while others are keeping them in place. Here's which departments are pulling officers:
As Minnesota law enforcement agencies grapple with a new law that restricts the use of force, some are pulling their school resource officers (SROs) out of schools, while others are keeping them in place. Here's which departments are pulling officers:
Most Americans believe conservatives face free speech restrictions on college campuses, poll suggests
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Federal student loan payments start this month. Here's what you need to know
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
Longtime Minnesota special ed teacher searches for answers after ALS diagnosis
The Prior Lake Savage Education Association is asking for the community's help in supporting an educator of nearly three decades who was just diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The Prior Lake Savage Education Association is asking for the community's help in supporting an educator of nearly three decades who was just diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Teacher searches for answers after ALS diagnosis
The Prior Lake Savage Education Association is asking for the community's help in supporting an educator of nearly three decades who was just diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The Prior Lake Savage Education Association is asking for the community's help in supporting an educator of nearly three decades who was just diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.