RAW: Gov. Walz welcomes Brooklyn Park students back to school
Gov. Tim Walz visited Zanewood Elementary School in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday to welcome students back at the start of the new school year.
Gov. Tim Walz visited Zanewood Elementary School in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday to welcome students back at the start of the new school year.
Gov. Walz welcomes students back for new school year
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday, Sept. 6, welcomed students back for a new school year.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday, Sept. 6, welcomed students back for a new school year.
Former Central High School becomes principal two decades later
Cherise Ayers walked the halls of Central High School as a student more than two decades ago, and now she?s the principal.
Cherise Ayers walked the halls of Central High School as a student more than two decades ago, and now she?s the principal.
Fact Check: Walz ad on education funding leaves out details
Education policy has become a battlefront in the Minnesota governor's race as student head back to school amid drops in test scores during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education policy has become a battlefront in the Minnesota governor's race as student head back to school amid drops in test scores during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These 5 states could tax student loan forgiveness
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Reading, math scores for 9-year-old students fell sharply during pandemic, data show
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
Search for school bus drivers in Twin Cities continues as school year approaches
With many K-12 students set to return to school in less than a week, school bus companies are still pulling out all the stops to find drivers.
With many K-12 students set to return to school in less than a week, school bus companies are still pulling out all the stops to find drivers.
Back to School: How are local school districts prioritizing mental health?
Children’s mental health has decreased over time, and the pandemic has only exacerbated the problem. As students head back to the classrooms, FOX 9 wanted to know how local school districts are prioritizing mental health this year.
Children’s mental health has decreased over time, and the pandemic has only exacerbated the problem. As students head back to the classrooms, FOX 9 wanted to know how local school districts are prioritizing mental health this year.
Students face mental health challenges heading into school year
Students have reported increased levels of anxiety and depression since the pandemic, and school districts have taken note heading into the school year.
Students have reported increased levels of anxiety and depression since the pandemic, and school districts have taken note heading into the school year.
Gov. Walz responds to low test score criticisms
Gov. Tim Walz is alleging that Republicans are taking his quotes regarding school attendance in the past few years out of context. FOX 9 political reporter Theo Keith sat down with Walz today to learn more.
Gov. Tim Walz is alleging that Republicans are taking his quotes regarding school attendance in the past few years out of context. FOX 9 political reporter Theo Keith sat down with Walz today to learn more.
Trapper Keeper inventor E. Bryant Crutchfield dies at 85
“We rolled it out, and it was just like a rocket,” E. Bryant Crutchfield once said of his invention, the Trapper Keeper. Crutchfield died recently at 85, according to multiple reports.
“We rolled it out, and it was just like a rocket,” E. Bryant Crutchfield once said of his invention, the Trapper Keeper. Crutchfield died recently at 85, according to multiple reports.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
'No More Sagging' campaign offers free belts to high school students with sagging pants
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
Satanic Temple hosts 'After School Satan Club' at Pennsylvania school
A Pennsylvania resident said that the After School Satan Club is a 'crazy' idea.
A Pennsylvania resident said that the After School Satan Club is a 'crazy' idea.
Student loan scams: How to protect yourself from loan forgiveness fraud
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
What kind of student loan do I have? Your student loan relief questions answered
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
Applications for student loan relief will be available early October, White House says
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
Student loan forgiveness takeaways
Since the announcement by President Biden earlier this week, many students are wondering how student loan forgiveness might affect them.
Since the announcement by President Biden earlier this week, many students are wondering how student loan forgiveness might affect them.
White House claps back at lawmakers who criticized student loan relief after PPP loans were forgiven
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
Report shows Minnesota students behind in math, reading following pandemic
For the last two years, COVID-19 forced many students across the state out of schools and onto Zoom for virtual learning. That time out of the classroom can be seen in the results from statewide tests released Thursday.
For the last two years, COVID-19 forced many students across the state out of schools and onto Zoom for virtual learning. That time out of the classroom can be seen in the results from statewide tests released Thursday.