Disabled student couldn’t play with classmates, so teacher came up with an idea
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Parent volunteer at Chippewa Middle School goes above and beyond
Many parents at Chippewa Middle School in North Oak spent Friday afternoon getting the building ready for the return of the big Snow Ball students have missed since February 2020.
Many parents at Chippewa Middle School in North Oak spent Friday afternoon getting the building ready for the return of the big Snow Ball students have missed since February 2020.
Richfield school shooting charges filed
Charges have been filed following a shooting at the South Education Center in Richfield that left one dead and three injured Tuesday.
Charges have been filed following a shooting at the South Education Center in Richfield that left one dead and three injured Tuesday.
Former teacher, coach sentenced to 12 years in prison for abusing minors
A former teacher and volunteer basketball coach has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for sexually abusing those he once oversaw.
A former teacher and volunteer basketball coach has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for sexually abusing those he once oversaw.
Fraternity sued after hazing incident leaves former Minnesota student unconscious
Two Minnesota parents are suing a University of Missouri fraternity after their son was found unresponsive with a blood alcohol content more than six times the legal limit – the result of an alleged "pledge party" hazing incident.
Two Minnesota parents are suing a University of Missouri fraternity after their son was found unresponsive with a blood alcohol content more than six times the legal limit – the result of an alleged "pledge party" hazing incident.
Richfield school shooting: Victim memorial held, suspects in custody
Police say they have arrested two suspects in connection to the shooting at the South Education Center in Richfield that left one student dead and two others injured.
Police say they have arrested two suspects in connection to the shooting at the South Education Center in Richfield that left one student dead and two others injured.
Bilingual children's book keeping Hmong language and culture alive
Local children’s author Tory Envy is striving to reach younger generations and keep the Hmong language and culture alive through her bilingual children's book "I Am A Big Sister."
Local children’s author Tory Envy is striving to reach younger generations and keep the Hmong language and culture alive through her bilingual children's book "I Am A Big Sister."
Richfield school shooting: 2 students shot, 1 killed outside school
Police responded for the shooting on the sidewalk outside the South Education Center on Penn Avenue shortly after noon. At the scene, police say they found two students had been shot. Both students were rushed to the hospital, where officers say one of the students has since died.
Police responded for the shooting on the sidewalk outside the South Education Center on Penn Avenue shortly after noon. At the scene, police say they found two students had been shot. Both students were rushed to the hospital, where officers say one of the students has since died.
Minneapolis teachers set date to vote on strike authorization
Minneapolis teacher will get the chance to vote on a strike after union leaders set a vote date on Monday.
Minneapolis teacher will get the chance to vote on a strike after union leaders set a vote date on Monday.
Minnesota schools prepare for return to in-person classes after COVID-19 pause
Many school districts across the Twin Cities are returning to in-person learning this week. Because of a surge in COVID-19 cases coming out of winter break, they’ve been out of the classroom for 2 weeks of distance-learning.
Many school districts across the Twin Cities are returning to in-person learning this week. Because of a surge in COVID-19 cases coming out of winter break, they’ve been out of the classroom for 2 weeks of distance-learning.
Mask policy changes at Anoka-Hennepin School District, Osseo Area Schools
Starting Monday, a mask mandate will be determined on a school-by-school basis in two Minnesota school districts.
Starting Monday, a mask mandate will be determined on a school-by-school basis in two Minnesota school districts.
Anoka-Hennepin school district changes mask policy
Starting Monday in Anoka-Hennepin School District, a mask mandate will be determined on a school-by-school basis.
Starting Monday in Anoka-Hennepin School District, a mask mandate will be determined on a school-by-school basis.
Minnesota college theater professor receives prestigious award
A theater instructor at Normandale Community College is being recognized for his body of work educating young people in the performing arts.
A theater instructor at Normandale Community College is being recognized for his body of work educating young people in the performing arts.
Walz, Senate GOP split on surplus spending ahead of 2022 session
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
Anoka-Hennepin schools discuss teen mental health, suicide awareness in new podcast
The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state’s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide – in a new podcast.
The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state’s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide – in a new podcast.
Walz, Senate GOP split on surplus spending ahead of 2022 session
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
Minnesota school district hopes podcast will spark conversation on teen suicides
The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state?s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide ? in a new podcast. The podcast on suicide awareness is part of the district?s Parent Engage 360 program that was launched to help connect families with additional resources during the pandemic.
The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state?s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide ? in a new podcast. The podcast on suicide awareness is part of the district?s Parent Engage 360 program that was launched to help connect families with additional resources during the pandemic.
Minneapolis Public Schools students return to in-person learning after 2 weeks online
After two weeks of online classes, Minneapolis Public Schools students are returning to in-person learning starting Monday.
After two weeks of online classes, Minneapolis Public Schools students are returning to in-person learning starting Monday.
Minnesota schools with plans in place could turn to e-learning during cold snap
Some school districts have been utilizing these days since they became an option, but others not so much.
Some school districts have been utilizing these days since they became an option, but others not so much.
Teacher shares story of classroom injury hoping for change
Debbie York was a dedicated teacher prior to being attacked by a first-grade student. Now she's hoping to make more teachers aware of legislation that protects them.
Debbie York was a dedicated teacher prior to being attacked by a first-grade student. Now she's hoping to make more teachers aware of legislation that protects them.