‘Back to school’ starts from July to after Labor Day, depending on where in US you live
Pew Research Center analyzed more than 1,500 public school districts and found that there are substantial regional variations in when students start and end their summer vacations.
Pew Research Center analyzed more than 1,500 public school districts and found that there are substantial regional variations in when students start and end their summer vacations.
Schoolkids in Minnesota, 7 other states, can now eat free school meals
When classes resume after Labor Day, Amber Lightfeather won’t have to worry about where her children’s next meals will be coming from. They’ll be free.
When classes resume after Labor Day, Amber Lightfeather won’t have to worry about where her children’s next meals will be coming from. They’ll be free.
Pilot program at Minnesota hospitals works to bridge language gaps starting at infancy
For some time, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended reading to babies from infancy. But when babies aren't healthy enough to immediately go home from the hospital, reading and hearing their native languages becomes more challenging.
For some time, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended reading to babies from infancy. But when babies aren't healthy enough to immediately go home from the hospital, reading and hearing their native languages becomes more challenging.
LEGO Braille Bricks, meant to help children learn, now available to anyone
The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.
The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.
Minnesota education assessment scores still below pre-COVID levels
Statewide education assessments found students' scores are still about 10 percentage points below pre-pandemic levels.
Statewide education assessments found students' scores are still about 10 percentage points below pre-pandemic levels.
Police video shows 3rd grade teacher being arrested after allegedly being drunk on first day of school
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
SCSU to offer cannabis education certificate-based program
Following the legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota, St. Cloud State University (SCSU) plans to offer an online certificate program focused on cannabis education.
Following the legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota, St. Cloud State University (SCSU) plans to offer an online certificate program focused on cannabis education.
U of M investigates alleged data breach
The University of Minnesota is dealing with a data breach that could impact millions of alumni after a hacker claims to have collected 7 million Social Security numbers in July.
The University of Minnesota is dealing with a data breach that could impact millions of alumni after a hacker claims to have collected 7 million Social Security numbers in July.
Chick-fil-A's college scholarship applications are open and available to both employees and community leaders
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
US colleges want to 'ChatGPT-proof' all assignments to stop cheating
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
Over 800,000 borrowers receiving billions of dollars in student loan debt forgiveness
The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.
The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.
Going to college? What you need to know about student loans
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
Enough Said: Vikings preseason, Twins rollercoaster, heartbreak in Hawaii and cellphones in the classroom
Enough Said hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings first preseason game, the Twins rollercoaster season, heartbreak in Hawaii following the fires in Maui and cell phones in the classroom.
Enough Said hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings first preseason game, the Twins rollercoaster season, heartbreak in Hawaii following the fires in Maui and cell phones in the classroom.
‘Girls Who Code’ mentor hopes to inspire younger female generation
Inspired by the women who came before her, a local volunteer is working to pave the way for the next generation of computer scientists.
Inspired by the women who came before her, a local volunteer is working to pave the way for the next generation of computer scientists.
'Girls Who Code' hopes to inspire young girls
Inspired by the women who came before her, a local volunteer is working to pave the way for the next generation of computer scientists.
Inspired by the women who came before her, a local volunteer is working to pave the way for the next generation of computer scientists.
Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.
Mpls. school board weighs cell phone policy
The Minneapolis school board was prepared to vote on a proposal that would have changed their current student electronics policy to allow teachers to set their own guidelines for cell phone use in the classroom instead of the district.
The Minneapolis school board was prepared to vote on a proposal that would have changed their current student electronics policy to allow teachers to set their own guidelines for cell phone use in the classroom instead of the district.
Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans more than ever amid inflation spike
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
North Dakota lawmakers eye Minnesota free tuition program that threatens enrollment
North Dakota lawmakers and higher education leaders are beginning to chart a path for how to respond to neighboring Minnesota’s upcoming program that will offer income-based free tuition to thousands of students.
North Dakota lawmakers and higher education leaders are beginning to chart a path for how to respond to neighboring Minnesota’s upcoming program that will offer income-based free tuition to thousands of students.