Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Minnesota graduation rates near pre-pandemic highs
Minnesota's graduation rate ticks up .2%
Minnesota's graduation rate ticks up .2%
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Art student's book on Chaska FD pheasant
Bird Filreis, a senior at PiM Arts High School, created a children's book for her final graduation capstone project. "The Fire Truck and Fill-Up" is a story inspired by a pheasant who lives near Chaska Fire Department and chases fire engines as they fill up the trucks.
Bird Filreis, a senior at PiM Arts High School, created a children's book for her final graduation capstone project. "The Fire Truck and Fill-Up" is a story inspired by a pheasant who lives near Chaska Fire Department and chases fire engines as they fill up the trucks.
Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
AmeriCorps looking to hire more than 400 workers for Summer Impact Corps program
This summer, AmeriCorps is looking to hire more than 400 seasonal workers as part of their new Summer Impact Corps program. The summer service program will help those in the community with educational, housing, and climate assistance.
This summer, AmeriCorps is looking to hire more than 400 seasonal workers as part of their new Summer Impact Corps program. The summer service program will help those in the community with educational, housing, and climate assistance.
Minnesota schools' racial disparity: Local org tackles teacher diversity gap
According to a Minnesota state report, more than 36% of students in Minnesota identify as students of color. But only 6% of the teacher workforce is diverse. It's a disparity that one local organization has been tackling for 15 years.
According to a Minnesota state report, more than 36% of students in Minnesota identify as students of color. But only 6% of the teacher workforce is diverse. It's a disparity that one local organization has been tackling for 15 years.
St. Paul Schools expand Pre-K access, opportunities with new partnership
A new partnership will expand Pre-K programming at three elementary schools in St. Paul this fall.
A new partnership will expand Pre-K programming at three elementary schools in St. Paul this fall.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rochester students return to class after tech disruption
Rochester, Minnesota students returned to class on Tuesday after school was cancelled Monday due to a possible cyberattack. Tuesday, students worked without electronics and were asked to “bring a writing utensil and a notebook for your classes.”
Rochester, Minnesota students returned to class on Tuesday after school was cancelled Monday due to a possible cyberattack. Tuesday, students worked without electronics and were asked to “bring a writing utensil and a notebook for your classes.”
Rochester Public Schools to close Monday after possible cyber attack
Rochester Public Schools will be closed Monday due to a possible cyber attack. The district plans to re-open Tuesday with reduced network access.
Rochester Public Schools will be closed Monday due to a possible cyber attack. The district plans to re-open Tuesday with reduced network access.
Apple Valley High School choir will perform at Carnegie Hall on Easter
Thirty-seven students from three different choirs at Apple Valley High School will travel to New York City to take the stage at Carnegie Hall on Easter Sunday.
Thirty-seven students from three different choirs at Apple Valley High School will travel to New York City to take the stage at Carnegie Hall on Easter Sunday.
Northern Minnesota schools face potential closure due to distance, district decisions
Leaders of a northern Minnesota school district have a tough decision on their hands, with two K-12 schools that are about 80 miles apart.
Leaders of a northern Minnesota school district have a tough decision on their hands, with two K-12 schools that are about 80 miles apart.
Northern Minnesota schools face potential closure due to distance, district decisions
Leaders of a northern Minnesota school district have a tough decision on their hands, with two K-12 schools that are about 80 miles apart.
Leaders of a northern Minnesota school district have a tough decision on their hands, with two K-12 schools that are about 80 miles apart.
Joan Gabel leaving University of Minnesota to take job with Pitt
After slightly less than four years on the job, Joan Gabel is leaving her role as President of the University of Minnesota to become chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh.
After slightly less than four years on the job, Joan Gabel is leaving her role as President of the University of Minnesota to become chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh.
Embattled Hamline University President announces retirement
The decision comes about two and half months after professors called for her resignation over her handling of an incident in which an adjunct professor lost her job after showing historic paintings depicting the Prophet Muhammad, sparking criticism from Muslim students.
The decision comes about two and half months after professors called for her resignation over her handling of an incident in which an adjunct professor lost her job after showing historic paintings depicting the Prophet Muhammad, sparking criticism from Muslim students.
Gas leak closes Cambridge-Isanti school Monday
A gas leak at an elementary and Pre-K school in Isanti, Minnesota, has emergency personnel responding Monday.
A gas leak at an elementary and Pre-K school in Isanti, Minnesota, has emergency personnel responding Monday.
Minnesota education: Pre-K, English learners focus of 'historic' new spending
With a state surplus budget predicted to be nearly $18 billion, lawmakers in Minnesota are aiming to further their continued investment in new pre-K programming and English-learner student aid for school districts.
With a state surplus budget predicted to be nearly $18 billion, lawmakers in Minnesota are aiming to further their continued investment in new pre-K programming and English-learner student aid for school districts.
Minnesota could ban Native American mascots for schools
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent schools from using Native American mascots.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent schools from using Native American mascots.
Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.