Rochelle Cox named Minneapolis Public Schools' interim superintendent
The Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Rochelle Cox as interim superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year.
The Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Rochelle Cox as interim superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year.
Saint Mary's University dropping 11 majors including English, history and art
Saint Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota announced Tuesday it is dropping 11 major programs, as the college plans a shift towards business, technology, and the sciences amid declining enrollment.
Saint Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota announced Tuesday it is dropping 11 major programs, as the college plans a shift towards business, technology, and the sciences amid declining enrollment.
Public school advocates press Minn. lawmakers for special ed, mental health support
School district officials pressured Minnesota lawmakers Monday to approve more funding to help with the increasing costs for special education services and mental health support, but they face a Legislature divided over how much to spend.
School district officials pressured Minnesota lawmakers Monday to approve more funding to help with the increasing costs for special education services and mental health support, but they face a Legislature divided over how much to spend.
‘Signing day’ held for high school seniors committing to be teachers
Oftentimes a ceremony surrounding collegiate athletics, a Minnesota high school held its own signing day to celebrate students headed down another path.
Oftentimes a ceremony surrounding collegiate athletics, a Minnesota high school held its own signing day to celebrate students headed down another path.
Education Department cancels $6.8B in student loans for over 113K in public service
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
Minnesota Senate committee advances bill with strict limits on student data gathering
Minnesota lawmakers have taken aim at Big Tech in the name of protecting kids. Their latest plan is to limit how tech companies use student data from school-issued devices, a plan that some advocates view as the toughest student privacy measure in the country.
Minnesota lawmakers have taken aim at Big Tech in the name of protecting kids. Their latest plan is to limit how tech companies use student data from school-issued devices, a plan that some advocates view as the toughest student privacy measure in the country.
Minnesota joins coalition urging student debt cancellation
As calls continue to increase for President to fulfill a campaign trail promise and cancel federal student loan debt for student borrowers, Minnesota will be one state that joins the chorus urging forgiveness.
As calls continue to increase for President to fulfill a campaign trail promise and cancel federal student loan debt for student borrowers, Minnesota will be one state that joins the chorus urging forgiveness.
Red Wing takes Teacher Appreciation Week to next level
A group of parents in Red Wing has found a way to feed more than 437 teachers all week long as a way of thanking them. To do it, they spent over a month gathering generous donations from 45 businesses in the community.
A group of parents in Red Wing has found a way to feed more than 437 teachers all week long as a way of thanking them. To do it, they spent over a month gathering generous donations from 45 businesses in the community.
Red Wing takes Teacher Appreciation Week to next level
A group of parents in Red Wing has found a way to feed more than 437 teachers all week long as a way of thanking them.
A group of parents in Red Wing has found a way to feed more than 437 teachers all week long as a way of thanking them.
Red Wing takes Teacher Appreciation Week to next level
A group of parents in Red Wing has found a way to feed more than 437 teachers all week long as a way of thanking them.
A group of parents in Red Wing has found a way to feed more than 437 teachers all week long as a way of thanking them.
Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year named for 2022
While all teachers have received increased attention for the work they have done on behalf of students since the start of the pandemic, one teacher has been officially named the 2022 Teacher of the Year.
While all teachers have received increased attention for the work they have done on behalf of students since the start of the pandemic, one teacher has been officially named the 2022 Teacher of the Year.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Top 7 high schools in Minnesota, according to US News
Seven Minnesota high schools are ranked among the best in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Seven Minnesota high schools are ranked among the best in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Construct Tomorrow showcase steers high school students into trades jobs
Construction jobs are booming once again with the recovery from the pandemic. The latest data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows 7,504 vacancies in the construction and excavation sector. And the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates jobs in this sector will grow 8% by 2030.
Construction jobs are booming once again with the recovery from the pandemic. The latest data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows 7,504 vacancies in the construction and excavation sector. And the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates jobs in this sector will grow 8% by 2030.
Chaska family honors son with scholarships after tragic water ski accident
A family in Chaska is giving back to the community in honor of their 24-year-old son, who died in a freak accident up north last year.
A family in Chaska is giving back to the community in honor of their 24-year-old son, who died in a freak accident up north last year.
Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Former substitute teacher will serve 40 years for ‘sextortion’ scheme
A former Carver County substitute teacher has been sentenced for his part in a scheme that sexually exploited minors using fake online personas.
A former Carver County substitute teacher has been sentenced for his part in a scheme that sexually exploited minors using fake online personas.
Minnesota high school trying new scheduling to raise student grades
Robbinsdale Cooper High School is trying out a new idea for the rest of the 2021 to 2022 school year.
Robbinsdale Cooper High School is trying out a new idea for the rest of the 2021 to 2022 school year.
Families call for more security at St. Paul high school after violent incidents
Allegations of multiple violent incidents, some involving loaded guns, have surfaced at St. Paul’s Harding High School this week.
Allegations of multiple violent incidents, some involving loaded guns, have surfaced at St. Paul’s Harding High School this week.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.