Minnesota schools selected for job training grants
Grants can be used to "provide employment training for student learners in high-growth, high-demand occupations."
Grants can be used to "provide employment training for student learners in high-growth, high-demand occupations."
MN House passes significant education bill
The Minnesota state house passed a bill last week, which supporters are calling historic. The education bill passed with a 69-61 vote. It would include requiring schools to have rules around student cell phone use and have schools educate students on mental health from grades four through graduation. School boards would also have the option to implement a four-day school week, and the bill also protects school newspapers from censorship concerns. The possibility of a four-day school week has some parents asking the most questions. One of the sponsors of the bill, Rep. Laurie Pryor (DFL-Minnetonka) stopped by the Fox 9 Morning News on Sunday to answer some of those questions.
The Minnesota state house passed a bill last week, which supporters are calling historic. The education bill passed with a 69-61 vote. It would include requiring schools to have rules around student cell phone use and have schools educate students on mental health from grades four through graduation. School boards would also have the option to implement a four-day school week, and the bill also protects school newspapers from censorship concerns. The possibility of a four-day school week has some parents asking the most questions. One of the sponsors of the bill, Rep. Laurie Pryor (DFL-Minnetonka) stopped by the Fox 9 Morning News on Sunday to answer some of those questions.
MN House passes significant education bill
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Live & breaking news for the entire Twin Cities area.
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
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
Student loan forgiveness: Biden announces another round of relief under SAVE plan
Another 206,000 student loan borrowers are getting relief from the SAVE plan, the Biden administration said. Here’s what to know.
Another 206,000 student loan borrowers are getting relief from the SAVE plan, the Biden administration said. Here’s what to know.
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.
Four Minnesota high school seniors have earned Triple-A honors for a combination of academics, arts, and athletics.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about Biden’s latest cancellation proposal
Biden shared a student loan forgiveness proposal on Monday that would cancel at least some debt for more than 30 million U.S. borrowers.
Biden shared a student loan forgiveness proposal on Monday that would cancel at least some debt for more than 30 million U.S. borrowers.
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.
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.
MN teachers question 'READ Act' curricula
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.
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.
Ohio teacher faces termination after calling in sick to attend Nashville concert, reports say
A high school teacher in Ohio is facing termination after calling off sick for two days to attend a concert in Nashville, according to reports.
A high school teacher in Ohio is facing termination after calling off sick for two days to attend a concert in Nashville, according to reports.
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.
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.
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.
"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
"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.
"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.
Tuition at these 4 universities will top $90,000 a year this fall
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
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.
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.
Four-year graduation rates for Minnesota seniors declined slightly, according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Teachers alarmed over leaking, flooding at Minneapolis high school
Recent heavy rain and snowfall have caused widespread leaking at one Minneapolis high school.
Recent heavy rain and snowfall have caused widespread leaking at one Minneapolis high school.
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.
Minnesota schools are poised to get more money and more flexibility to boost the state’s new approach to teaching reading.
State of the State Address: Walz touts childcare, education investments
Gov. Walz took time to promote investments the state had made from the historic budget surplus lawmakers had last session.
Gov. Walz took time to promote investments the state had made from the historic budget surplus lawmakers had last session.