Remains of 14 Revolutionary War soldiers excavated at South Carolina battlefield site
The Revolutionary War soldiers were killed during the Battle of Camden on Aug. 16, 1780.
The Revolutionary War soldiers were killed during the Battle of Camden on Aug. 16, 1780.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan on hold following appeals court decision
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers lost another battle in court on Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers lost another battle in court on Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.
School bus vs. vehicle crash in Minnetonka: Raw
MnDOT traffic cameras show a crash between a school bus and at least one vehicle on Monday evening. The crash happened on Highway 62 near Shady Oak Road around 4 p.m. Cameras show an ambulance is on the scene.
MnDOT traffic cameras show a crash between a school bus and at least one vehicle on Monday evening. The crash happened on Highway 62 near Shady Oak Road around 4 p.m. Cameras show an ambulance is on the scene.
'Deaf Day' at Minnesota Children's Museum offers inclusive experience
Inside the Minnesota Children's Museum on Sunday, organizers teamed up with the University of St. Thomas to give Metro Deaf School students memories to last a lifetime.
Inside the Minnesota Children's Museum on Sunday, organizers teamed up with the University of St. Thomas to give Metro Deaf School students memories to last a lifetime.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge
President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.
President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.
School board elections turning into 'big time politics' in Minnesota
Traditionally, political affiliations have not been a part of school board positions, but hot-button issues like COVID-19 mask mandates and critical race theory are changing that.
Traditionally, political affiliations have not been a part of school board positions, but hot-button issues like COVID-19 mask mandates and critical race theory are changing that.
Eden Prairie aims to be sustainable school leader
Lining the roof at Oak Point and Eagle Heights Elementary Schools in Eden Prairie are 2,200 solar panels. While the array only powers about two to 12 percent of the schools' energy usage, it’s only a small piece of the district’s efforts to reduce energy consumption.
Lining the roof at Oak Point and Eagle Heights Elementary Schools in Eden Prairie are 2,200 solar panels. While the array only powers about two to 12 percent of the schools' energy usage, it’s only a small piece of the district’s efforts to reduce energy consumption.
Affirmative action in jeopardy after Supreme Court justices raise doubts
The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.
The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.
Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Monday is last day to apply for limited waiver
Oct. 31, 2022, is the last day to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver, which allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify.
Oct. 31, 2022, is the last day to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver, which allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify.
Minneapolis North High parents, teachers raise concern about safety near school to city leaders
Parents, teachers and administrators expressed their concern about safety near North High during a meeting Thursday night attended by Minneapolis city leaders.
Parents, teachers and administrators expressed their concern about safety near North High during a meeting Thursday night attended by Minneapolis city leaders.
Minneapolis North High parents, teachers question city leaders on safety near school
Parents, teachers and administrators expressed their concern about safety near North High during a meeting Thursday night attended by Minneapolis city leaders.
Parents, teachers and administrators expressed their concern about safety near North High during a meeting Thursday night attended by Minneapolis city leaders.
St. Paul nonprofit fighting to close achievement gap celebrates 6th anniversary with book giveaway
Through promoting literacy and diversity in literature, a St. Paul nonprofit says that it's committed to closing the achievement gap. And they are doing it one book at a time.
Through promoting literacy and diversity in literature, a St. Paul nonprofit says that it's committed to closing the achievement gap. And they are doing it one book at a time.
St. Paul nonprofit fighting to close achievement gap celebrates 6th anniversary with book giveaway
Through promoting literacy and diversity in literature, a St. Paul non-profit says that it's committed to closing the achievement gap. And they are doing it one book at a time.
Through promoting literacy and diversity in literature, a St. Paul non-profit says that it's committed to closing the achievement gap. And they are doing it one book at a time.
EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Pandemic learning loss: How St. Paul is trying to help students catch up
The news of declining test scores nationwide is not a surprise to St. Paul administrators, as the effects of distance learning have weighed heavily on their minds.
The news of declining test scores nationwide is not a surprise to St. Paul administrators, as the effects of distance learning have weighed heavily on their minds.
How St. Paul is helping students catch up from pandemic learning loss
The news of declining test scores nationwide is not a surprise to Saint Paul administrators, as the effects of distanced learning have weighed heavily on their minds.
The news of declining test scores nationwide is not a surprise to Saint Paul administrators, as the effects of distanced learning have weighed heavily on their minds.
US math scores drop to lowest levels ever recorded during pandemic, report says
Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.
Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.
Student loan forgiveness: 22 million people have applied for relief, Biden says
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Missouri school where radioactive waste was found will switch to virtual learning
A study released by a chemical company found nuclear material in several places inside the elementary school. An Army Corps of Engineers official questioned the report saying the agency found no contamination at the school or areas nearby.
A study released by a chemical company found nuclear material in several places inside the elementary school. An Army Corps of Engineers official questioned the report saying the agency found no contamination at the school or areas nearby.