Minneapolis superintendent to present plans that could close schools
The Minneapolis school superintendent is slated to present her proposals on Tuesday during a school board meeting for “school transformation" that could include plans for school closures.
The Minneapolis school superintendent is slated to present her proposals on Tuesday during a school board meeting for “school transformation" that could include plans for school closures.
MPS weighs school closures as budget deficit nears $40M
Minneapolis Public Schools district is facing a nearly $40 million budget deficit driven by declining enrollment, funding cuts and rising costs. Three options to address the deficit will be presented at Tuesday's board meeting, with school closures expected to be among the proposals. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports.
Minneapolis Public Schools district is facing a nearly $40 million budget deficit driven by declining enrollment, funding cuts and rising costs. Three options to address the deficit will be presented at Tuesday's board meeting, with school closures expected to be among the proposals. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports.
Minnesota cell phone ban in schools: Push for statewide K-12 bell to bell policy
A growing push to ban cell phones in Minnesota schools from the first bell to the last is gaining momentum, with parents, educators and lawmakers calling for statewide action.
A growing push to ban cell phones in Minnesota schools from the first bell to the last is gaining momentum, with parents, educators and lawmakers calling for statewide action.
Push for statewide cell phone ban in schools
With school back in session the subject of students and screen time is front and center again. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the latest.
With school back in session the subject of students and screen time is front and center again. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the latest.
Concordia-St. Paul lowers tuition by 20% for 2027-28 school year
While college tuition keeps climbing across the country, one Twin Cities university is lowering tuition to attract new students. Concordia University St. Paul is lowering its in-person undergrad tuition by $5,500 next year.
While college tuition keeps climbing across the country, one Twin Cities university is lowering tuition to attract new students. Concordia University St. Paul is lowering its in-person undergrad tuition by $5,500 next year.
Concordia-St. Paul lowers tuition by 20% for 2027-28 school year
While college tuition keeps climbing across the country, one Twin Cities university is lowering tuition to attract new students. Concordia University St. Paul is lowering its in-person undergrad tuition by $5,500 next year. That brings the cost, not including room and board, down to $21,700 for both new and current students. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the story.
While college tuition keeps climbing across the country, one Twin Cities university is lowering tuition to attract new students. Concordia University St. Paul is lowering its in-person undergrad tuition by $5,500 next year. That brings the cost, not including room and board, down to $21,700 for both new and current students. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the story.
Student suspended for bringing coffee to class in act of 'civil disobedience'
A high school senior's suspension for bringing coffee to class in Upstate New York has prompted the school district to acknowledge it bypassed procedural laws when adopting its new code of conduct.
A high school senior's suspension for bringing coffee to class in Upstate New York has prompted the school district to acknowledge it bypassed procedural laws when adopting its new code of conduct.
Here's where – and what – schools are required to teach about 9/11
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
New Minnesota school bus law in effect
Minnesota students are back in classrooms and on buses headed to them, and Minnesota drivers will need to take note of a new law this school year. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the details.
Minnesota students are back in classrooms and on buses headed to them, and Minnesota drivers will need to take note of a new law this school year. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the details.
New school bus safety law begins this year
As schools return to session throughout Minnesota, school busses are hitting the roads again, and a new law this year could result in a big fine for drivers for follow them. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the details.
As schools return to session throughout Minnesota, school busses are hitting the roads again, and a new law this year could result in a big fine for drivers for follow them. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the details.
Avoiding common college scams this back to school season
As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.
As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.
Minneapolis school board weighs new contract for superintendent
The Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent is up for a three-year contract extension at the school board meeting on Tuesday.
The Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent is up for a three-year contract extension at the school board meeting on Tuesday.
New Minnesota school bus safety laws begin this school year
A new law requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet from a bus when red lights are flashing, even if the stop arm isn't fully extended.
A new law requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet from a bus when red lights are flashing, even if the stop arm isn't fully extended.
MN school bus law changes when drivers must stop
Minnesota drivers are being reminded about changes to the state's school bus safety law as more students return to school. Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart explains why drivers must stop within 20 feet when a school bus has flashing red lights, regardless of the position of its stop arm.
Minnesota drivers are being reminded about changes to the state's school bus safety law as more students return to school. Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart explains why drivers must stop within 20 feet when a school bus has flashing red lights, regardless of the position of its stop arm.
Minnesota BCA breaks down viral 'Cat in the Hat' social media trend raising concerns at schools
Minnesota BCA Superintendent Drew Evans breaks down the latest social media trends and how investigators approach every threat that comes in.
Minnesota BCA Superintendent Drew Evans breaks down the latest social media trends and how investigators approach every threat that comes in.
Minnesota schools could get millions more with no tax hike: What to know
Minnesota schools could see more money without costing taxpayers a dime — if voters say yes to a constitutional amendment on the ballot this November.
Minnesota schools could see more money without costing taxpayers a dime — if voters say yes to a constitutional amendment on the ballot this November.
Voters to decide on school budget amendment
This November Minnesota voters can give their schools a cash infusion in their budgets without raising any taxes as part of a proposed constitutional amendment that will be found on their ballot. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains what you need to know before you vote.
This November Minnesota voters can give their schools a cash infusion in their budgets without raising any taxes as part of a proposed constitutional amendment that will be found on their ballot. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains what you need to know before you vote.
St. Cloud schools previews ChatGPT tool
Heading into the school year, St. Cloud schools are the only district in Minnesota to roll out ChatGPT Edu, with 200 teachers and staff signing up within hours to use the tool.
Heading into the school year, St. Cloud schools are the only district in Minnesota to roll out ChatGPT Edu, with 200 teachers and staff signing up within hours to use the tool.
ChatGPT for Minnesota district's teachers: St. Cloud says AI won't grade your kids
Minnesota's classrooms are getting a high-tech upgrade, and one district is leading the way.
Minnesota's classrooms are getting a high-tech upgrade, and one district is leading the way.
Minnesota school funding amendment explained
Minnesota voters will decide this November whether to amend the state Constitution to change how revenue from the $2.3 billion Permanent School Fund is distributed to public schools.
Minnesota voters will decide this November whether to amend the state Constitution to change how revenue from the $2.3 billion Permanent School Fund is distributed to public schools.