Special education students refurbish boutique during pandemic closure
There has been a steady flow of customers inside Say It Again Boutique after the store was closed for several months to the pandemic
There has been a steady flow of customers inside Say It Again Boutique after the store was closed for several months to the pandemic
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
New COVID-19 guidance helps Minnesota schools plan for prom, graduation
The Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Education came out with new COVID-19 guidance this week for high schools trying to plan proms and graduation ceremonies.
The Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Education came out with new COVID-19 guidance this week for high schools trying to plan proms and graduation ceremonies.
Minnesota House passes $107 million summer school package
The Minnesota House passed a $107 million summer school expansion Tuesday, targeting schoolkids who have missed months of classroom time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota House passed a $107 million summer school expansion Tuesday, targeting schoolkids who have missed months of classroom time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota students must take standardized tests in-person, some fear 'record number' of opt-outs
Minnesota students will take standardized tests in the classroom this spring after a one-year break during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading some to predict families will opt out in record numbers.
Minnesota students will take standardized tests in the classroom this spring after a one-year break during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading some to predict families will opt out in record numbers.
Lawmakers back away from plans to allow students to take standardized tests from home
If you have kids in school, they'll be taking their standardized tests in the classroom this spring.
If you have kids in school, they'll be taking their standardized tests in the classroom this spring.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
California board approves first statewide high school ethnic studies curriculum
The loudest criticism came from Jewish and pro-Arab groups who accused each other of trying to silence each other’s histories.
The loudest criticism came from Jewish and pro-Arab groups who accused each other of trying to silence each other’s histories.
Education Dept. holding summit next week to help schools reopen safely amid COVID-19
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
$42 million in relief secured for defrauded students of MSB/Globe University
More than 900 former students of the Minnesota School of Business and Globe University will receive more than $42 million in financial relief, the state attorney general says.
More than 900 former students of the Minnesota School of Business and Globe University will receive more than $42 million in financial relief, the state attorney general says.
Minn. lawmakers mull school bus stop arm cameras to catch outlaw drivers
A Minnesota House committee on Tuesday advanced legislation increasing the fines to $300 for drivers who blow past school bus stop arms.
A Minnesota House committee on Tuesday advanced legislation increasing the fines to $300 for drivers who blow past school bus stop arms.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U of M student accuses staff member of racism after being denied laptop rental
A Black student at the University of Minnesota is accusing a school employee of racism, and now a growing list of current and former students have signed off on a letter demanding the university take action.
A Black student at the University of Minnesota is accusing a school employee of racism, and now a growing list of current and former students have signed off on a letter demanding the university take action.
Ricker resigns as Minnesota education commissioner
Mary Cathryn Ricker has resigned as Minnesota's education commissioner. Her last day is March 19.
Mary Cathryn Ricker has resigned as Minnesota's education commissioner. Her last day is March 19.
COVID-19 testing site opening in Carver County as B117 variant spreads
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Monday it is opening a new temporary COVID-19 testing site in Carver County in an effort to combat the spread of the B117 variant.
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Monday it is opening a new temporary COVID-19 testing site in Carver County in an effort to combat the spread of the B117 variant.
Walz: More than 90% of districts, charter schools offering in-person learning
Governor Tim Walz announced Monday that more than 90% of districts and charter schools in Minnesota are offering students some form of in-person learning.
Governor Tim Walz announced Monday that more than 90% of districts and charter schools in Minnesota are offering students some form of in-person learning.
Baltimore-area student passed only 3 classes in 4 years, ranked near top half of class
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
School district's decision to cut elementary music irks parents
The South Washington County School District, which includes Woodbury and Cottage Grove, made cuts last month because of financial challenges caused by the pandemic, but some parents in the district are questioning the decisions.
The South Washington County School District, which includes Woodbury and Cottage Grove, made cuts last month because of financial challenges caused by the pandemic, but some parents in the district are questioning the decisions.