Eagan Police Department reinstates school resource officer program
Eagan police said Thursday it will reinstate its school resource officer (SRO) program.
Eagan police said Thursday it will reinstate its school resource officer (SRO) program.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Federal student loan repayments resuming: Here's everything you need to know
Interest on federal loans started accruing again earlier this month, and by now, borrowers should have received a notice the first payment is due Oct. 1. FOX 9 is hosting a Q&A with everything you need to know before payments begin.
Interest on federal loans started accruing again earlier this month, and by now, borrowers should have received a notice the first payment is due Oct. 1. FOX 9 is hosting a Q&A with everything you need to know before payments begin.
Blue Earth County Sheriff reinstates SRO program at 2 schools
With new clarity on a state law restricting school resource officers, the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office says it will reinstate its SRO program.
With new clarity on a state law restricting school resource officers, the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office says it will reinstate its SRO program.
Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
US education chief weighs new ways to deter college admissions preference for kids of alumni
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
First joint president to be inaugurated at St. John’s and St. Ben’s
One president will now lead the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University.
One president will now lead the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University.
New president at two universities
One man is set to be the president of both the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University. FOX 9?s Courtney Godfrey met with him to learn more about the job ahead, and why he wanted to take it.
One man is set to be the president of both the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University. FOX 9?s Courtney Godfrey met with him to learn more about the job ahead, and why he wanted to take it.
Minneapolis teacher receives award
A beloved teacher in Minneapolis is the new recipient of the Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Grant Award grant award, sponsored by FOX, which will help him get supplies for their classroom and students.
A beloved teacher in Minneapolis is the new recipient of the Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Grant Award grant award, sponsored by FOX, which will help him get supplies for their classroom and students.
Live updates: Evening meeting on Minnesota SRO concerns and clarification
Amid a renewed call for a special session on the law covering School Resource Officers (SROs) in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz is meeting Wednesday night with legislative leaders, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, Minnesota Sheriff’s Association, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Attorney General’s Office.
Amid a renewed call for a special session on the law covering School Resource Officers (SROs) in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz is meeting Wednesday night with legislative leaders, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, Minnesota Sheriff’s Association, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Attorney General’s Office.
State leaders, law enforcement meet on SRO law
Amid a renewed call for a special session on the law covering School Resource Officers (SROs) in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz is meeting Wednesday night with legislative leaders, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, Minnesota Sheriff?s Association, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Attorney General?s Office.
Amid a renewed call for a special session on the law covering School Resource Officers (SROs) in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz is meeting Wednesday night with legislative leaders, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, Minnesota Sheriff?s Association, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Attorney General?s Office.
Edina Schools students sent home following ‘concerning voicemails’
Edina Public Schools staff notified parents Wednesday about “concerning messages" left on a school voicemail, prompting the district to send students home while authorities investigate their credibility.
Edina Public Schools staff notified parents Wednesday about “concerning messages" left on a school voicemail, prompting the district to send students home while authorities investigate their credibility.
Nine Minnesota schools recognized for academic excellence, closing achievement gap in 2023
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools, recognizing them for overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools, recognizing them for overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
How the best colleges stacked up for the year, according to US News & World Report
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
Minnesota offers suicide prevention trainings for teachers and staff
A partnership between the Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Education aim to offer teachers and school staff suicide prevention training.
A partnership between the Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Education aim to offer teachers and school staff suicide prevention training.
Hamline University professor dismissed over showing Islamic art can proceed with lawsuit, judge rules
A former Hamline University adjunct art professor can proceed with her lawsuit against the private Minnesota school but only on the basis of religious discrimination, a federal judge has ruled.
A former Hamline University adjunct art professor can proceed with her lawsuit against the private Minnesota school but only on the basis of religious discrimination, a federal judge has ruled.
Maple Grove, White Bear Lake police departments pulling SROs from schools
The Maple Grove and White Bear Lake police departments announced on Monday the suspension of its school resource officer (SRO) program due to "ongoing confusion" over a new state law.
The Maple Grove and White Bear Lake police departments announced on Monday the suspension of its school resource officer (SRO) program due to "ongoing confusion" over a new state law.
Teen charged after posting Snapchat video of gun outside Edina school
The teen who allegedly posted a video of himself holding a gun outside an Edina school, sending two schools into remote learning on Friday, has now been charged.
The teen who allegedly posted a video of himself holding a gun outside an Edina school, sending two schools into remote learning on Friday, has now been charged.
South Korea teachers rally for new laws to protect them from abusive parents
Thousands of teachers are protesting for more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments.
Thousands of teachers are protesting for more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments.