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.
M Health Fairview doctors' book handouts giving young children a head start
March is National Reading Month and M Health Fairview recently received a gift to help celebrate.
March is National Reading Month and M Health Fairview recently received a gift to help celebrate.
St. Paul Public Schools to begin in-person learning for middle, high school students on April 14
St. Paul Public Schools announced Thursday it is planning to begin in-person learning for middle and high school students on April 14.
St. Paul Public Schools announced Thursday it is planning to begin in-person learning for middle and high school students on April 14.
Online resource looks to expand African American history in Minnesota classrooms
An online education resource called the African American Registry is trying to get into more Minnesota classrooms.
An online education resource called the African American Registry is trying to get into more Minnesota classrooms.
Minnesota students build outdoor classroom out of snow
Some students in Scandia, Minnesota built a giant outdoor classroom out of snow.
Some students in Scandia, Minnesota built a giant outdoor classroom out of snow.
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day extended to a week after tough year
School Bus Driver Appreciation is usually a single-day event, but as thousands of drivers went above and beyond the call of duty in the last year, Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed a week of appreciation for them this year.
School Bus Driver Appreciation is usually a single-day event, but as thousands of drivers went above and beyond the call of duty in the last year, Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed a week of appreciation for them this year.
Minneapolis Public Schools to start in-person learning for middle, high schools in April
Minneapolis Public Schools announced middle and high school students will return to the classroom, starting April 12.
Minneapolis Public Schools announced middle and high school students will return to the classroom, starting April 12.
MDH: Families should get tested for COVID-19 every 2 weeks until end of school year
Minnesota health officials want families with children and teenagers who are back in the classroom or participating in sports or extracurricular activities to get tested for COVID-19 every two weeks through the end of the school year.
Minnesota health officials want families with children and teenagers who are back in the classroom or participating in sports or extracurricular activities to get tested for COVID-19 every two weeks through the end of the school year.
Art teacher’s larger-than-life snow sculptures encouraging students to play outside amid remote learning
This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.
This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.
Nonprofit that provides computer access to children in Minneapolis running low on funds
Just months after opening, a youth center in south Minneapolis is already at risk of closing.
Just months after opening, a youth center in south Minneapolis is already at risk of closing.
Minnesota public kindergarten enrollment dropped 9% this school year
Minnesota public school enrollment, most notably in kindergarten, decreased in the 2020-21 school year compared to the year prior due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.
Minnesota public school enrollment, most notably in kindergarten, decreased in the 2020-21 school year compared to the year prior due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.
Minnesota public kindergarten enrollment dropped 9% this school year
Minnesota public school enrollment, most notably in?kindergarten,?decreased in the 2020-21 school year compared to the year prior due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.
Minnesota public school enrollment, most notably in?kindergarten,?decreased in the 2020-21 school year compared to the year prior due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.
Ellison, 16 AGs call on Biden to cancel $50K in student loan debt
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is among a group of state attorneys general calling for President Joe Biden to cancel up to $50,000 of student loan debt for all federal student loan borrowers.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is among a group of state attorneys general calling for President Joe Biden to cancel up to $50,000 of student loan debt for all federal student loan borrowers.
Ivy League cancels competition and training for spring 2021 amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The Ivy League says there will be no league competition and training this spring amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, teams will be relegated to local games depending on the status of public health conditions.
The Ivy League says there will be no league competition and training this spring amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, teams will be relegated to local games depending on the status of public health conditions.
Teachers' unions voice concerns over Walz's in-person learning target date
Teachers' unions in the Twin Cities metro are voicing concerns over Gov. Tim Walz's new directive for all Minnesota schools to offer a form of in-person learning by March 8.
Teachers' unions in the Twin Cities metro are voicing concerns over Gov. Tim Walz's new directive for all Minnesota schools to offer a form of in-person learning by March 8.
Most districts offering some in-person learning, but many not ready to offer full time for all students
With coronavirus cases continuing to fall, and vaccine efforts gaining speed, Governor Tim Walz says it's time to get more middle and high school students back into classrooms, leaving some districts scrambling to adjust.
With coronavirus cases continuing to fall, and vaccine efforts gaining speed, Governor Tim Walz says it's time to get more middle and high school students back into classrooms, leaving some districts scrambling to adjust.
Walz expects all Minnesota schools to offer some form of in-person learning by March 8
Gov. Tim Walz says all Minnesota schools should bring students back to the classroom at least part-time by March 8, pointing to low coronavirus infection numbers as justification for the move.
Gov. Tim Walz says all Minnesota schools should bring students back to the classroom at least part-time by March 8, pointing to low coronavirus infection numbers as justification for the move.
St. Francis middle, high school students return ahead of Walz announcement
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz laid out his reopening plan for middle and high schools on Wednesday, but one Twin Cities metro area school district didn't wait for that announcement.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz laid out his reopening plan for middle and high schools on Wednesday, but one Twin Cities metro area school district didn't wait for that announcement.
St. Francis middle, high school students return ahead of Walz announcement
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz laid out his reopening plan for middle and high schools on Wednesday, but one Twin Cities metro area school district didn't wait for that announcement.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz laid out his reopening plan for middle and high schools on Wednesday, but one Twin Cities metro area school district didn't wait for that announcement.
Biden optimistic on reopening of elementary schools
President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his original goal after his administration came under fire when aides said schools would be considered open if they held in-person learning just one day a week.
President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his original goal after his administration came under fire when aides said schools would be considered open if they held in-person learning just one day a week.