Grants at University of St. Thomas make higher education more attainable
The University of St. Thomas' School of Engineering is taking steps to make higher education more attainable.
The University of St. Thomas' School of Engineering is taking steps to make higher education more attainable.
‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Cannon Falls EMS chief becomes the school district's newest bus driver amid shortage
In a community facing a shortage of bus drivers, an emergency medical services chief in a Minnesota county south of the Twin Cities metro stepped up and got his bus license.
In a community facing a shortage of bus drivers, an emergency medical services chief in a Minnesota county south of the Twin Cities metro stepped up and got his bus license.
4 students hurt in northwestern Minnesota school bus crash
Four children were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening Thursday after the school bus they were riding in crashed with a pickup truck in northwestern Minnesota’s Clay County.
Four children were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening Thursday after the school bus they were riding in crashed with a pickup truck in northwestern Minnesota’s Clay County.
Children's book written by Minneapolis teacher to be animated short film, provide Somali representation
Mariam Mohamed, a fourth-grade teacher in Minneapolis is celebrating an exciting new chapter. Not only has she authored multiple books, but now one of her books is being made into a short film aimed at representing Somali children.
Mariam Mohamed, a fourth-grade teacher in Minneapolis is celebrating an exciting new chapter. Not only has she authored multiple books, but now one of her books is being made into a short film aimed at representing Somali children.
Gustavus Adolphus College cites ‘scientific racism,’ renames arboretum
A private college in Minnesota has renamed its arboretum that honored an 18th-century Swedish botanist who has been criticized for classifying humans in a way now seen as racist, school officials said Tuesday.
A private college in Minnesota has renamed its arboretum that honored an 18th-century Swedish botanist who has been criticized for classifying humans in a way now seen as racist, school officials said Tuesday.
Tuition-free Minneapolis charter school closes a month after opening
A brand-new charter school in Minneapolis announced Wednesday it will close, about a month after it first opened doors.
A brand-new charter school in Minneapolis announced Wednesday it will close, about a month after it first opened doors.
Small Minnesota school bus company helps amid driver shortage
School districts across the country are still struggling to find ways to get all of their students to and from school amid a shortage in bus drivers. But now in St. Anthony, a small busing company founded by a refugee from Somalia is trying to help fix the problem.
School districts across the country are still struggling to find ways to get all of their students to and from school amid a shortage in bus drivers. But now in St. Anthony, a small busing company founded by a refugee from Somalia is trying to help fix the problem.
Student loan forgiveness: 550K borrowers to benefit from program overhaul
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
Biden administration to reveal major student debt forgiveness overhaul this week
The Department of Education is preparing to announce major overhauls to its Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The Department of Education is preparing to announce major overhauls to its Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Hennepin Healthcare partners with MDH to bring routine care to kids
Healthcare workers are bridging the gap and making it easy to get caught up on vaccinations and child exams, at a time when those essential visits are falling behind.
Healthcare workers are bridging the gap and making it easy to get caught up on vaccinations and child exams, at a time when those essential visits are falling behind.
House passes bill aimed at protecting K-12 schools against cyberattacks
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
New Mitchell Hamline School of Law dean wants to do away with the bar exam
The dean worries that the bar exam is doing more harm than good, and keeping talented people, especially those from marginalized communities, from becoming attorneys.
The dean worries that the bar exam is doing more harm than good, and keeping talented people, especially those from marginalized communities, from becoming attorneys.
Northwest Minnesota superintendent on paid leave after DWI charge on school grounds
The superintendent of a northwest Minnesota school district has been placed on paid suspension after being charged with driving while intoxicated.
The superintendent of a northwest Minnesota school district has been placed on paid suspension after being charged with driving while intoxicated.
Twin Cities nonprofit provides meals to kids facing food insecurity
A local organization is stepping up to ensure no child goes hungry as COVID-19 outbreaks force some schools to shift to temporary distance learning.
A local organization is stepping up to ensure no child goes hungry as COVID-19 outbreaks force some schools to shift to temporary distance learning.
Fight breaks out at Eastern Carver County school board meeting on mask requirements
A fight broke out between two men at an Eastern Carver County school board meeting about mask requirements Monday night.
A fight broke out between two men at an Eastern Carver County school board meeting about mask requirements Monday night.
Richfield High School commits to offering more plant-based protein meals
Richfield High School is the first high school in the country to sign the Forward Food pledge committing to increasing its plant-based options, the Humane Society of the United States announced Thursday.
Richfield High School is the first high school in the country to sign the Forward Food pledge committing to increasing its plant-based options, the Humane Society of the United States announced Thursday.
St. Francis schools superintendent gets bus driver's license amid shortage
School districts across the country are dealing with a shortage of bus drivers. But a superintendent in the St. Francis school district said if she’s going to put a shout-out for drivers, she should also step up and get her license.
School districts across the country are dealing with a shortage of bus drivers. But a superintendent in the St. Francis school district said if she’s going to put a shout-out for drivers, she should also step up and get her license.
Number of Minnesota schools reporting COVID-19 outbreaks jumps from 26 to 96 in 1 week
The number of Minnesota schools experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks has skyrocketed from 26 to 96 in the last week, a 269% increase.
The number of Minnesota schools experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks has skyrocketed from 26 to 96 in the last week, a 269% increase.
Minneapolis Edison High School shifts to distance learning due to COVID-19 exposure
Minneapolis Public Schools announced Tuesday that Edison High School will temporarily move to distance learning due to COVID-19 exposure.
Minneapolis Public Schools announced Tuesday that Edison High School will temporarily move to distance learning due to COVID-19 exposure.