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.
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.
Final tractor parade for retiring agriculture teacher in Randolph, Minn.
For the past 51 years, Ed Terry has dedicated his time to teaching and promoting agriculture with the FFA in Randolph, Minnesota. Here's one last send off at the annual tractor parade for Mr. Terry's retirement.
For the past 51 years, Ed Terry has dedicated his time to teaching and promoting agriculture with the FFA in Randolph, Minnesota. Here's one last send off at the annual tractor parade for Mr. Terry's retirement.
Chaska High robotics team heading to World Championships
The Chaska High School robotics team is raising funds so all of its members can head to World Championships for the first time with their robot Wilder.
The Chaska High School robotics team is raising funds so all of its members can head to World Championships for the first time with their robot Wilder.
46 Minnesota schools get grants for locally sourced food
Forty-six schools have received thousands in grants to add Minnesota-grown foods to their school meal programs.
Forty-six schools have received thousands in grants to add Minnesota-grown foods to their school meal programs.
Minnesota student debt payment pause extended
Loan payments were originally supposed to resume May 1 after being halted several times throughout the pandemic, but have now been extended to Aug. 31 - a decision that will affect many Minnesotans.
Loan payments were originally supposed to resume May 1 after being halted several times throughout the pandemic, but have now been extended to Aug. 31 - a decision that will affect many Minnesotans.
Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers can get free tickets to Van Gogh exhibit
Teachers in Minneapolis and St. Paul can visit the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit for free on Thursday.
Teachers in Minneapolis and St. Paul can visit the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit for free on Thursday.
Learning life lessons with chess: Youth Violence Prevention Week kicks off in Minneapolis
Over the next week, in neighborhoods across Minneapolis, a variety of events are scheduled with the aim of empowering young people to help prevent youth violence.
Over the next week, in neighborhoods across Minneapolis, a variety of events are scheduled with the aim of empowering young people to help prevent youth violence.
Minnesota high school discovers $30-40K booster club funds stolen
On Friday Minneapolis North High School wrote on its Facebook that officials have discovered one of its North High Booster Club volunteers had “nearly drained their account on personal expenses.”
On Friday Minneapolis North High School wrote on its Facebook that officials have discovered one of its North High Booster Club volunteers had “nearly drained their account on personal expenses.”
Minnesota graduation rates decline in 2021, new data shows
“The class of 2021 faced incredibly difficult circumstances in their final years of high school…” MDE commissioner Dr. Heather Mueller said. “We remain committed to ensuring every single Minnesota student graduates from high school, whether that is in four years, five years, six years or more.”
“The class of 2021 faced incredibly difficult circumstances in their final years of high school…” MDE commissioner Dr. Heather Mueller said. “We remain committed to ensuring every single Minnesota student graduates from high school, whether that is in four years, five years, six years or more.”
Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff to leave district
Ed Graff, the superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, says he will not continue with the district after his contract ends on June 30.
Ed Graff, the superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, says he will not continue with the district after his contract ends on June 30.
Minneapolis board votes to extend school days during chaotic meeting
A Minneapolis Board of Education meeting on Tuesday turned chaotic as attendees expressed anger over a plan to extend the school year and make school days longer following the teachers strike.
A Minneapolis Board of Education meeting on Tuesday turned chaotic as attendees expressed anger over a plan to extend the school year and make school days longer following the teachers strike.
Minneapolis students return to class on Tuesday after teachers strike
After 15 missed school days during the teachers strike, Minneapolis students are set to return to class on Tuesday morning.
After 15 missed school days during the teachers strike, Minneapolis students are set to return to class on Tuesday morning.
Minnesota professor to repay $120K raised using Philando Castile's name
A Minnesota professor who raised thousands of dollars in the name of Philando Castile has agreed to pay back $120,000 as part of a settlement, according to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
A Minnesota professor who raised thousands of dollars in the name of Philando Castile has agreed to pay back $120,000 as part of a settlement, according to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Minneapolis teachers have a new contract. Will MPS need more state money to pay for it?
New, bigger contracts for Minneapolis Public Schools teachers and school aides will force budget adjustments, the superintendent says, though the district may have a friendly ear at the state Legislature amid a budget surplus.
New, bigger contracts for Minneapolis Public Schools teachers and school aides will force budget adjustments, the superintendent says, though the district may have a friendly ear at the state Legislature amid a budget surplus.
Minneapolis teachers have a new contract. Will MPS need more state money to pay for it?
New, bigger contracts for Minneapolis Public Schools teachers and school aides will force budget adjustments, the superintendent says, though the district may have a friendly ear at the state Legislature amid a budget surplus. Teachers will get a $4,000 one-time bonus in April and at least a 2 percent pay raise. Education support professionals are in line for a $6,000 one-time bonus, with half due in April and the second half in 2023.
New, bigger contracts for Minneapolis Public Schools teachers and school aides will force budget adjustments, the superintendent says, though the district may have a friendly ear at the state Legislature amid a budget surplus. Teachers will get a $4,000 one-time bonus in April and at least a 2 percent pay raise. Education support professionals are in line for a $6,000 one-time bonus, with half due in April and the second half in 2023.
Even after Title IX passed, the fight for women's sports didn't end
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The landmark law passed in 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The landmark law passed in 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities.
St. Paul woman creates comic book highlighting Black inventors
An elementary school staffer by day, in her free time a St. Paul woman is creating comic books. These aren't your typical comics. The superheroes are Black inventors who have made an impact on American history.
An elementary school staffer by day, in her free time a St. Paul woman is creating comic books. These aren't your typical comics. The superheroes are Black inventors who have made an impact on American history.
Minneapolis teachers strike ends: Teachers vote to ratify deal
The Minneapolis teachers' strike is officially over, with the teachers union voting 75 percent in favor of approving the deal with the school district. Students are now set to return to class on Tuesday, March, 29.
The Minneapolis teachers' strike is officially over, with the teachers union voting 75 percent in favor of approving the deal with the school district. Students are now set to return to class on Tuesday, March, 29.
University announces first-ever masters degree in 'Happiness Studies,' will cost students $17,700
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'