SAT exams go digital amidst changing college admissions landscape
With SAT exams going to a digital format, test-takers will be allowed to use their own laptops or tablets at a monitored testing site.
With SAT exams going to a digital format, test-takers will be allowed to use their own laptops or tablets at a monitored testing site.
Indigenous girl says Lakeville, Minn. tutor referred to Native Americans as 'savages'
Ana Negrete’s daughter River goes to McGuire Middle School in Lakeville; and the family says it’s here, after school, that a tutor has left a permanent scar on River’s seventh-grade year.
Ana Negrete’s daughter River goes to McGuire Middle School in Lakeville; and the family says it’s here, after school, that a tutor has left a permanent scar on River’s seventh-grade year.
Minneapolis teachers union moves one step closer to strike
After a vote on Tuesday, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers is a step closer to a strike.
After a vote on Tuesday, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers is a step closer to a strike.
Georgia teen accepted into 48 colleges, earns over $600K in scholarships
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
Amid COVID-19 absences, concerns raised over teachers providing medical care in local district
Former District 196 employee and school board candidate Jacob Rylander discusses his concerns about teachers being asked to perform medical procedures on students.
Former District 196 employee and school board candidate Jacob Rylander discusses his concerns about teachers being asked to perform medical procedures on students.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
List: Twin Cities school districts temporarily suspend in-person learning amid rising COVID cases
Several school districts around the Twin Cities metro have had to temporarily suspend in-person learning in recent weeks as COVID-19 continues to keep students and staff out of the classroom.
Several school districts around the Twin Cities metro have had to temporarily suspend in-person learning in recent weeks as COVID-19 continues to keep students and staff out of the classroom.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Students adjust to schools implementing distance learning
The list of schools switching again to distance learning is growing, and schools recognize the adjustment can be tough on parents, as well as, students.
The list of schools switching again to distance learning is growing, and schools recognize the adjustment can be tough on parents, as well as, students.
Parents worry about effect of COVID disruptions on kids' education: 'How is this sustainable for our kids?'
Parents in the Twin Cities metro are still adjusting to COVID-19 disrupting their children's education, worries about the quality of their learning as well as their safety in the classroom amid the ongoing pandemic.
Parents in the Twin Cities metro are still adjusting to COVID-19 disrupting their children's education, worries about the quality of their learning as well as their safety in the classroom amid the ongoing pandemic.
Minneapolis teachers union continues push for online classes as COVID cases rise
The extreme wind chill forecast for Monday morning became the perfect storm, when combined with the COVID-fueled bus driver shortage. Minneapolis Public Schools announcing online learning for Monday only brought a mixed reaction from the president of the Minneapolis teachers union.
The extreme wind chill forecast for Monday morning became the perfect storm, when combined with the COVID-fueled bus driver shortage. Minneapolis Public Schools announcing online learning for Monday only brought a mixed reaction from the president of the Minneapolis teachers union.
Cold weather forcing Minneapolis schools to go virtual
Minneapolis Public Schools says students will be switching to e-learning for Monday, January 10, due to cold weather forecast and rising COVID-19 cases among bus transportation staff.
Minneapolis Public Schools says students will be switching to e-learning for Monday, January 10, due to cold weather forecast and rising COVID-19 cases among bus transportation staff.
Enough Said: Vikings final game, COVID in schools, Dr. Morice makes top 100
In this week's Enough Said, hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings' final game, COVID and kids in school, and Dr. Morice making top 100.
In this week's Enough Said, hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings' final game, COVID and kids in school, and Dr. Morice making top 100.
Teen artists address racism in exhibit at Minneapolis Institute of Art
A new exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art showcases the creative talents of dozens of students in the metro. The focus of their work is addressing racism as a public health crisis through art.
A new exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art showcases the creative talents of dozens of students in the metro. The focus of their work is addressing racism as a public health crisis through art.
Boosters available for ages 12-15 as COVID continues to impact schools
Families have a new tool in their fight against COVID-19 as cases of the omicron variant continue to spike. On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed a plan to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to kids from ages 12 to 15.
Families have a new tool in their fight against COVID-19 as cases of the omicron variant continue to spike. On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed a plan to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to kids from ages 12 to 15.
Boosters available for ages 12-15 as COVID continues to impact schools
Families have a new tool in their fight against COVID-19 as cases of the omicron variant continue to spike. On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed a plan to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to kids from ages 12 to 15.
Families have a new tool in their fight against COVID-19 as cases of the omicron variant continue to spike. On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed a plan to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to kids from ages 12 to 15.
Edina Schools to drop current hornet logo after lawsuit
The superintendent of Edina Public Schools says they will stop using its current 40-year-old hornet logo after a lawsuit was filed against the district.
The superintendent of Edina Public Schools says they will stop using its current 40-year-old hornet logo after a lawsuit was filed against the district.
Twin Cities school districts grapple with bus driver shortages
Twin Cities school districts facing staff shortages amidst a surge of COVID-19 are now warning parents of a bus driver shortage.
Twin Cities school districts facing staff shortages amidst a surge of COVID-19 are now warning parents of a bus driver shortage.
Twin Cities schools face bus driver shortage crisis
The current COVID-19 surge is putting a strain on school districts across the Twin Cities. Richfield, Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts are among those warning parents of bus delays due to a shortage of drivers.
The current COVID-19 surge is putting a strain on school districts across the Twin Cities. Richfield, Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts are among those warning parents of bus delays due to a shortage of drivers.