Edina Asian American Alliance to host first festival in honor of AAPI Month
Preparations are underway for a new festival in Edina that celebrates the heritage and culture of Asian Americans.
Preparations are underway for a new festival in Edina that celebrates the heritage and culture of Asian Americans.
Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
USDA considers chocolate milk ban in school cafeterias
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
Elementary school teacher makes grade with encouraging Post-it notes for student
Everyone needs words of encouragement sometimes to make it through the day, and one teacher in Lake Elmo goes out of her way to make a world of difference.
Everyone needs words of encouragement sometimes to make it through the day, and one teacher in Lake Elmo goes out of her way to make a world of difference.
Bill would essentially ban active shooter simulations at Minnesota schools
Critics say the shooter drills can be traumatizing for students and suggest there are better ways to protects schools and students.
Critics say the shooter drills can be traumatizing for students and suggest there are better ways to protects schools and students.
Federal student loan repayments to restart, education secretary confirms
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
What to know: US approved over $42 billion in loan forgiveness for public service workers
The U.S. has approved more than $42 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness for more than 615,000 borrowers over the past 18 months.
The U.S. has approved more than $42 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness for more than 615,000 borrowers over the past 18 months.
14-year-old teen genius and business owner graduates with bachelor’s: ‘It was pretty easy’
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Allison Spratt, Sunset Hill Elementary: Top Teacher
Allison Spratt, a fourth-grade teacher at Sunset Hill Elementary School in the Wayzata Public School District, was named one of FOX 9's Top Teachers for 2023.
Allison Spratt, a fourth-grade teacher at Sunset Hill Elementary School in the Wayzata Public School District, was named one of FOX 9's Top Teachers for 2023.
Tiffany Lindholm, Fridley Public Schools: Top Teacher
Tiffany Lindholm, a special education teacher with Fridley Public Schools, is one of FOX 9's Top Teachers for 2023.
Tiffany Lindholm, a special education teacher with Fridley Public Schools, is one of FOX 9's Top Teachers for 2023.
Free college tuition: Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on bill
Tuition at Minnesota’s public colleges would be free to residents whose families earn less than $80,000 annually, starting in the 2024-2025 academic year, under an agreement reached by legislative negotiators.
Tuition at Minnesota’s public colleges would be free to residents whose families earn less than $80,000 annually, starting in the 2024-2025 academic year, under an agreement reached by legislative negotiators.
More states pushing for teacher pay increases, bonuses
Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?
Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?
Student loan forgiveness provided for more than 13K Minnesota borrowers
Those who took out student loans and entered a field of public service could be eligible for loan forgiveness.
Those who took out student loans and entered a field of public service could be eligible for loan forgiveness.
Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Kimberly Smith, Minnetonka Middle School East: Top Teacher
Kimberly Smith, a language arts teacher at Minnetonka Middle School East, was named one of FOX 9's Top Teachers.
Kimberly Smith, a language arts teacher at Minnetonka Middle School East, was named one of FOX 9's Top Teachers.
Alyssa Stamm, Countryside Elementary: Top Teacher
Thursday, we honored Countryside Elementary teacher Alyssa Stam, our latest Top Teacher winner.
Thursday, we honored Countryside Elementary teacher Alyssa Stam, our latest Top Teacher winner.
2 Top Teachers honored
Congrats to South Education Center teacher Lakeia Austin and Delano teacher Ashley Johnson.
Congrats to South Education Center teacher Lakeia Austin and Delano teacher Ashley Johnson.
Sheriff: Indiana teacher stalked teen student, sent nearly 600 text messages
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.