Newport Elementary School to close after school board vote

Newport Elementary School is set to close and be converted in an early education center after a vote by the school board on Thursday evening.

Boy set to graduate University of Minnesota at age 13

One of the youngest students at the University of Minnesota at 13-years-old, Elliott Tanner is on the verge of graduation.

Minnesota high school trying new scheduling to raise student grades
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With about 50% of its students currently receiving failing grades, Robbinsdale High School is trying a new scheduling approach to give help to students that need it most.

Hamline to implement ‘test optional’ admission policy, drop SAT and ACTs

Long held as a traditional academic benchmark for college readiness, the SAT and ACT tests will no longer be necessary to apply to Hamline University - a growing trend throughout Minnesota and the nation.

Minnehaha Academy’s first spring musical takes stage following explosion

Nearly five years after an explosion, and two since the beginning of the pandemic, songs from the musical “Amelie” are filling up the theater at Minnehaha Academy.

MPS selects community partners for student summer programming

Minneapolis Public Schools has selected eight community partners to provide summer programming for students in August as part of its summer programming to keep them engaged and learning while out of the classroom.

It's 'go time' for Minnesota lawmakers. So, will anything happen?

The Minnesota Legislature returned Tuesday from its spring break with less than five weeks to strike deals on billions of dollars in available money.

Ohio teacher becomes 2022 National Teacher of the Year

Kurt Russell teaches history and coaches basketball at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.

Minnesota 7th graders to compete in international Lego robot tournament

A group of six Minnesota 7th graders are now on their way to compete against teams around in the world in the FIRST Lego League Challenge.

Minnesotan 7th graders set to compete in LEGO robot tournament
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A group of six Minnesota 7th graders are now on their way to compete against teams around in the world in the FIRST Lego League Challenge.

All Minneapolis North graduating seniors to receive up to $10K scholarships

Pillsbury United Communities says it will be giving every senior at Minneapolis North High School up to $10,000 for post-secondary education.

Minneapolis Public Schools lifting its mask mandate

Minneapolis Public Schools says it will lift its mask mandate starting Monday, April 18, as the district revises its COVID-19 rules amid changes to CDC guidance and low cases.

MPS students voice concerns to school board at meeting
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Students of the Minneapolis Public Schools district voiced their concerns about extending school days in the wake of a three-week teacher?s strike that resulted in lost class time.

Minneapolis Board of Education votes to rename Jefferson school

The Minneapolis Board of Education voted Tuesday to rename two schools, including one named after a founding father.

Minneapolis schools shift to longer days to make up for teachers strike

Starting Monday, the school day for Minneapolis students is now 42 minutes longer. But students at North High say the change isn't fair for them.