Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
Biden administration issues 'final extension' of student loan payment pause: Is cancellation next?
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the final extension from Education Department.
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the final extension from Education Department.
Pine County uses COVID recovery funding to help train future workforce
Pine County, Minnesota is using some of its COVID recovery funding to help educate and train its future workforce.
Pine County, Minnesota is using some of its COVID recovery funding to help educate and train its future workforce.
US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
Several colleges, universities cancel tuition debt for students for COVID-19 relief
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Somali heritage language program launching at Minneapolis Public Schools
There is a new effort underway at Minneapolis Public Schools to make sure Somali students know and understand their language and culture.
There is a new effort underway at Minneapolis Public Schools to make sure Somali students know and understand their language and culture.
Twin Cities students get COVID-19 vaccinations as they prepare for return to classes
The window for your kids to get their shots and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the start of school is quickly closing.
The window for your kids to get their shots and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the start of school is quickly closing.
Target offering debt-free education program for employees
Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.
Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.
Former Biden advisor joins effort to vaccinate Minnesota kids ahead of school year
The Minnesota Department of Health is tapping a former Biden adviser to help make the push for vaccinating kids ahead of the start of the school year.
The Minnesota Department of Health is tapping a former Biden adviser to help make the push for vaccinating kids ahead of the start of the school year.
Therapists worry about kids’ mental health returning to school
Soon, kids will be going back to school. But, that doesn’t mean everything will go back to normal.
Soon, kids will be going back to school. But, that doesn’t mean everything will go back to normal.
Minnesota kicks off 'Vax to School' campaign to get eligible students vaccinated before school year starts
Minnesota health and education leaders kicked off their “Vax to School” campaign Thursday, urging parents to go get their kids vaccinated against COVID-19 before school starts this fall.
Minnesota health and education leaders kicked off their “Vax to School” campaign Thursday, urging parents to go get their kids vaccinated against COVID-19 before school starts this fall.
MDH: All K-12 students, staff should wear masks in schools this fall
Minnesota health and education officials are recommending all students, teachers, staff and visitors in school buildings should wear masks when they return to school this fall, regardless of vaccination status.
Minnesota health and education officials are recommending all students, teachers, staff and visitors in school buildings should wear masks when they return to school this fall, regardless of vaccination status.
University of Wisconsin System to offer vaccinated students $7K scholarships
The University of Wisconsin System plans to offer nearly $500,000 in scholarships this fall to students who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
The University of Wisconsin System plans to offer nearly $500,000 in scholarships this fall to students who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
CDC, US Education Dept to host COVID-19 virtual town hall with parents
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
Minneapolis school program helps Black students who've fallen behind during pandemic
"We Win When Black Students Graduate" is offering help for the 230 Black seniors in Minneapolis who did not get a diploma this year.
"We Win When Black Students Graduate" is offering help for the 230 Black seniors in Minneapolis who did not get a diploma this year.
St. Paul School Board considers closing some schools due to low enrollment
The St. Paul School Board is considering changes that could mean closing some elementary schools.
The St. Paul School Board is considering changes that could mean closing some elementary schools.
Kids learn about conflict resolution at Truce Museum in Maplewood Mall
Calling a truce isn’t the easiest thing to do sometimes, but at the Maplewood Mall, there’s a new approach to calm down conflicts before they really heat up.
Calling a truce isn’t the easiest thing to do sometimes, but at the Maplewood Mall, there’s a new approach to calm down conflicts before they really heat up.
Hamline University requiring COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
Hamline University will require students and employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the fall semester, according to university officials.
Hamline University will require students and employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the fall semester, according to university officials.
Minnesota ends school lunch shaming over student debt
Minnesota lawmakers approved changes to school meal programs that stops what many advocates call "lunch shaming." And there's hope more steps will be taken to make free school lunches permanent.
Minnesota lawmakers approved changes to school meal programs that stops what many advocates call "lunch shaming." And there's hope more steps will be taken to make free school lunches permanent.