LeBron James-backed I Promise School delivers 'discouraging' student test results: report
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
Fisher-Price unveils first-ever sensory line of toys for preschoolers
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
Barack Obama's first college is latest to end legacy admissions
Occidental College is the latest school to end legacy admissions in the wake of a Supreme Court decision removing race from admissions decisions.
Occidental College is the latest school to end legacy admissions in the wake of a Supreme Court decision removing race from admissions decisions.
Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Legacy admissions: What you should know about the now-controversial college admissions practice
In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
MN free school lunch benefiting children
Every student in Minnesota can get two free meals a day under a new law taking effect this month aimed at improving both educational outcomes and your family budget.
Every student in Minnesota can get two free meals a day under a new law taking effect this month aimed at improving both educational outcomes and your family budget.
Minnesota student loans receive $645 million in income-driven repayment forgiveness
Eligible borrowers will not have to take any action to receive this income-driven repayment forgiveness.
Eligible borrowers will not have to take any action to receive this income-driven repayment forgiveness.
4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Bill pushes for outdoor education for all Minnesota children
School could go outside for every child in Minnesota if legislators approve a bill introduced just before the end of this year’s session.
School could go outside for every child in Minnesota if legislators approve a bill introduced just before the end of this year’s session.
Outdoor education for all Minnesota kids
School could go outside for every kid in Minnesota if legislators approve a bill introduced just before the end of this year?s session.
School could go outside for every kid in Minnesota if legislators approve a bill introduced just before the end of this year?s session.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
St. Paul Public Schools offers $5,000 hiring bonus to relocating teachers
Prospective teachers could cash in a major incentive if they get a job with St. Paul Public Schools.
Prospective teachers could cash in a major incentive if they get a job with St. Paul Public Schools.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Sandburg Middle School in Golden Valley could get school resource officer
A school resource officer hasn't been in Sandburg Middle School in Golden Valley for two years but following a string of safety concerns at the school, one could be back there next school year.
A school resource officer hasn't been in Sandburg Middle School in Golden Valley for two years but following a string of safety concerns at the school, one could be back there next school year.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
'Black Men Teach' molds next generation of Minnesota school teachers
"Black Men Teach" is molding the next generation of elementary school teachers, and organizers say a partnership with a major Minnesota foods manufacturer has been paramount to their success.
"Black Men Teach" is molding the next generation of elementary school teachers, and organizers say a partnership with a major Minnesota foods manufacturer has been paramount to their success.
'Black Men Teach' molding future MN teachers
A local nonprofit, "Black Men Teach," is on a mission to get more Black men into Minnesota classrooms and is molding the next generation of elementary school teachers.
A local nonprofit, "Black Men Teach," is on a mission to get more Black men into Minnesota classrooms and is molding the next generation of elementary school teachers.
Duct tape fashion designer eyes scholarship
One budding fashion designer created a prom dress from 23 rolls of duct tape, and is now one of ten finalists in a national contest with a $10,000 scholarship on the line.
One budding fashion designer created a prom dress from 23 rolls of duct tape, and is now one of ten finalists in a national contest with a $10,000 scholarship on the line.
Burden of student debt heavier for minorities after Supreme Court ruling
The burden of debt just got heavier again for millions of Americans, and especially for people of color and indigenous people, who historically carry higher student loan balances.
The burden of debt just got heavier again for millions of Americans, and especially for people of color and indigenous people, who historically carry higher student loan balances.