MPS reviewing ‘encryption event' data breach, warns potentially affected families

Following a cyber attack that disrupted the Minneapolis Public School (MPS) district’s tech systems last week, the district is now warning families some of its data may be impacted.

Very Asian Foundation donates books to St. Paul elementary schools

A nonprofit known as the Very Asian Foundation and its partners are working to get more diverse books into the hands of young students.

Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.

St. Paul School Board to hold listening session on safety
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The St. Paul School Board will meet Tuesday allowing people to voice their concerns over safety following several violent incidents in or near schools, including the death of a Harding High School student.

American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?

A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.

Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained

The Supreme Court is about to hear arguments over President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.

Student loan forgiveness plan to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.

New Dakota dictionary app aims to preserve, revitalize language for young people

A new Dakota language dictionary launched by a team led by a teaching specialist at the University of Minnesota represents a historic effort to preserve and revitalize the language.

Minnesota public schools see enrollment decline, charter schools increase: MDE

Annual Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) data released Thursday shows public school enrollment has declined slightly, while charter school enrollment has risen and students qualifying for free and reduced lunches has increased sharply.

Bogus nursing school issued 8,000 fake degrees, feds say

According to court documents, the schools issued nearly 8,000 fake nursing degrees to customers who paid around $17,000. Some people who say they took classes are losing their degrees.

SPPS students protest increased police at schools following Harding HS stabbing

Following the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Devin Scott in the hallway of Harding High School during a fight students plan to gather at 5 p.m. Tuesday to protest increased police in select St. Paul Public School buildings.

Broken at best: Psychologists say Minnesota students facing mental health crisis

Psychologists say Minnesota schools are facing a mental health crisis: Lots of students who need help and not enough staff to meet the demand. We spoke with three psychologists about the monumental problem schools face.

Broken at Best Part 2: How teens are helping each other
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In part 2 of our series, we look at the ways teens are helping each other during these mental health challenges.

Broken at best: School psychologists say Minnesota students facing mental health crisis
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In every district in Minnesota, school psychologists like Miranda Bernier are on the front lines of your child's mental health. Recently, we asked Bernier, school psychologist Damion Smith, and psychologist and researcher Daniel Knewitz to help us pull back the curtain on mental health in our schools.

Minnesota schools face mental health crisis [Full interview]
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Like other states, Minnesota schools are facing increased demand from students for mental health support while facing a shortage of resources.