Billions in frozen education funds released by Trump administration
The administration says it has finished its review, meaning billions of dollars should be released to schools in time for the coming school year.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
Minnesota Family Council raises concerns about proposed changes to sex ed
The State of Minnesota is now in the process of revising its sexual education standards and implementing new benchmarks.
St. Paul schools will seek referendum for extra funding in 2026
St. Paul Public Schools officials have approved a referendum to appear before resident voters in November that would increase funding to its budget in the coming years.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
These states now require cursive to be taught in schools
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Convicted sex offender held MN Dept. of Education job
A former chief audit officer at the Minnesota Department of Education was convicted of criminal sexual conduct more than a decade before he was hired.
Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
California, Texas are home to America's least-educated cities: See the 2025 list
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
Forest Lake School Board considers repealing hate symbols ban
A Minnesota school district is considering repealing a ban on wearing or displaying the confederate flag, swastikas and KKK signs or symbols on school property, which is drawing outrage from some residents.
Augsburg University's 'Greetings From' art exhibit showcases iconic signs
Signs are a part of our everyday environment that many of us take for granted. Now, these exercises in practicality are being elevated to works of art through an exhibit at Augsburg University.
Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
UMN Board of Regents vote to pass tuition hike, academic cuts
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted 9-3 to pass a budget that includes a 6.5% tuition increase for in-state students and a 7% cut to academic programs across the university.