New Minnesota 'screen time law' limits use in kindergarten and preschool classrooms
Starting July 1, students in publicly funded early education classrooms can’t use a screen without teacher engagement. The new law aims to ensure that classroom screen use is active and engaging.
Starting July 1, students in publicly funded early education classrooms can’t use a screen without teacher engagement. The new law aims to ensure that classroom screen use is active and engaging.
U of M board approves Duluth interim chancellor hire over GOP opposition
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted 9-2 on Wednesday to hire former regent and utility executive Dave McMillan for a two-year term as the Duluth campus's interim chancellor after a contentious debate and opposition from legislative Republicans, who alleged a conflict of interest.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted 9-2 on Wednesday to hire former regent and utility executive Dave McMillan for a two-year term as the Duluth campus's interim chancellor after a contentious debate and opposition from legislative Republicans, who alleged a conflict of interest.
Charges filed against former teacher who threw hockey stick at student
A former Sherburne County teacher who resigned after surveillance footage caught her throwing a hockey stick at an 8-year-old student is facing charges because of the incident.
A former Sherburne County teacher who resigned after surveillance footage caught her throwing a hockey stick at an 8-year-old student is facing charges because of the incident.
St. Paul Mayor Carter announces guaranteed income, college tuition program
Using funds through the American Rescue Plan, select St. Paul families will be enrolled in a pilot program that offers guaranteed basic income, and payments to a college savings plan.
Using funds through the American Rescue Plan, select St. Paul families will be enrolled in a pilot program that offers guaranteed basic income, and payments to a college savings plan.
Anti-Semitic flyers promoting conspiracy theories found near Jewish school in St. Paul
Jewish leaders in the Twin Cities say an act meant to intimidate their community has only succeeded in bringing it together.
Jewish leaders in the Twin Cities say an act meant to intimidate their community has only succeeded in bringing it together.
Owner of Hogwarts-themed little free library in Woodbury writes book about little libraries
Little free libraries are meant to build community and make readers young and old fall in love with a good book. And for one family in the Twin Cities, they can even provide comfort amid tough times and prove that magic can be found outside of books, too.
Little free libraries are meant to build community and make readers young and old fall in love with a good book. And for one family in the Twin Cities, they can even provide comfort amid tough times and prove that magic can be found outside of books, too.
School districts pricing out parents on record requests by charging tens of thousands in 'exorbitant fees'
A freedom of information expert from Iowa told Fox News Digital 'that the government is using [public records fees] as a way to place records out of reach of ordinary folks.'
A freedom of information expert from Iowa told Fox News Digital 'that the government is using [public records fees] as a way to place records out of reach of ordinary folks.'
50 years of Title IX: What is it, and what impact has it had?
Title IX, the law best known for its role in gender equity in athletics and preventing sexual harassment on campuses, is turning 50.
Title IX, the law best known for its role in gender equity in athletics and preventing sexual harassment on campuses, is turning 50.
Supreme Court rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.
Rep. Ilhan Omar presses Biden for student loan forgiveness timeline
As inflation rises and the economy heads closer to a predicted recession, millions of Americans have their eye on student debt forgiveness – a cornerstone campaign promise of the Biden Administration.
As inflation rises and the economy heads closer to a predicted recession, millions of Americans have their eye on student debt forgiveness – a cornerstone campaign promise of the Biden Administration.
Minneapolis Board of Education approves budget despite concerns over cuts
Minneapolis Board of Education members approved its 2022-23 budget on Tuesday, as members heard concerns from teachers, students, and parents about the impact of budget cuts on school programs.
Minneapolis Board of Education members approved its 2022-23 budget on Tuesday, as members heard concerns from teachers, students, and parents about the impact of budget cuts on school programs.
Many students no-shows for start of extended school year in Minneapolis
Classes in Minneapolis were emptier than normal on Monday, the first day of the district's extended school year.
Classes in Minneapolis were emptier than normal on Monday, the first day of the district's extended school year.
Education program offers incarcerated the chance to earn law degree
A new education program will give a handful of Minnesota prison inmates the opportunity to earn a fully accredited law degree while behind bars.
A new education program will give a handful of Minnesota prison inmates the opportunity to earn a fully accredited law degree while behind bars.
Class of 2022 on their turbulent high school years
School is out for the summer and for the graduating class of 2022, and it marks the end of a roller coaster four years.
School is out for the summer and for the graduating class of 2022, and it marks the end of a roller coaster four years.
College grant giving Minnesota students raised in foster system a life-changing chance
Only 3% of kids raised in Minnesota's foster care system graduate from a four-year school. But a new grant is giving them renewed hope.
Only 3% of kids raised in Minnesota's foster care system graduate from a four-year school. But a new grant is giving them renewed hope.
Higher education grants for former foster kids in Minnesota
Most Minnesota kids who grew up in foster care never thought they would get to go to college. But a grant pays for higher education for fosters, and it's already changing lives in Minnesota.
Most Minnesota kids who grew up in foster care never thought they would get to go to college. But a grant pays for higher education for fosters, and it's already changing lives in Minnesota.
Class of 2022 reflect on turbulent years
Seniors who are graduating this year spent much of their high school career under COVID-19 restrictions. The Class of 2022 is looking back on going to high school amid a pandemic.
Seniors who are graduating this year spent much of their high school career under COVID-19 restrictions. The Class of 2022 is looking back on going to high school amid a pandemic.
University of Minnesota approves tuition increases on campuses
With only one no vote, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents on Friday approved a tuition hike across the U of M's campuses.
With only one no vote, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents on Friday approved a tuition hike across the U of M's campuses.
Minnesota students marking end of school year
School is out for summer. Thursday, June 9, marked the last day of school for many school districts in the Twin Cities metro, and FOX 9's Hannah Flood spoke with students in Brooklyn Park about how they're feeling.
School is out for summer. Thursday, June 9, marked the last day of school for many school districts in the Twin Cities metro, and FOX 9's Hannah Flood spoke with students in Brooklyn Park about how they're feeling.
Father gets diploma 27 years after dropping out of high school: ‘I was led by God’
“Three of my children are still in high school and I felt I needed to be an example to them,” Clyde Welch Jr. told FOX Television Stations.
“Three of my children are still in high school and I felt I needed to be an example to them,” Clyde Welch Jr. told FOX Television Stations.