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.
Walz to announce return to school plan for middle, high school students
Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Tim Walz will announce his plan to get more Minnesota middle school and high school students back in the classroom.
Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Tim Walz will announce his plan to get more Minnesota middle school and high school students back in the classroom.
Lakeville school board votes to delay return to classroom for grades 6-12
As the governor prepares to lay out his strategy for more students to return to the classroom, one Twin Cities metro school district is pumping the brakes.
As the governor prepares to lay out his strategy for more students to return to the classroom, one Twin Cities metro school district is pumping the brakes.
Lakeville school board votes to delay return to classroom for grades 6-12
Tuesday night, the Lakeville Area Public Schools Board of Education decided to push back in-person learning for grades 6 through 12.
Tuesday night, the Lakeville Area Public Schools Board of Education decided to push back in-person learning for grades 6 through 12.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Rashad Vaughn Foundation announces first scholarship in honor of Black History Month
A professional basketball player with north Minneapolis ties is making moves on and off the court.
A professional basketball player with north Minneapolis ties is making moves on and off the court.
Commissioner signals no immediate plan to advise middle and high school return to in-person
It could be some time before state leaders advise middle and high school students on the possible return to in-person learning full time.
It could be some time before state leaders advise middle and high school students on the possible return to in-person learning full time.
US school leaders might extend remote learning into fall 2021
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Minneapolis pre-K, kindergarten students return to school Monday
The Minneapolis Public School District says 5,573 students will be returning to in-person learning this week. They plan to bring back Pre-k and Kindergarten students on Monday and First and Second graders on Wednesday.
The Minneapolis Public School District says 5,573 students will be returning to in-person learning this week. They plan to bring back Pre-k and Kindergarten students on Monday and First and Second graders on Wednesday.
Minneapolis school leaders answer questions from parents ahead of restart for in-person classes
Minneapolis Public Schools hosted a virtual Q&A for parents on Saturday morning, as pre-kindergarten through second grade students are set to return to in-person classes next week. Third grade through fifth grade will also return on Feb. 22.
Minneapolis Public Schools hosted a virtual Q&A for parents on Saturday morning, as pre-kindergarten through second grade students are set to return to in-person classes next week. Third grade through fifth grade will also return on Feb. 22.
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
New bill seeks added diversity among Minnesota teachers
As Minnesota becomes more diverse demographically, there are new efforts to make sure that is reflected at the front of kids’ classrooms.
As Minnesota becomes more diverse demographically, there are new efforts to make sure that is reflected at the front of kids’ classrooms.
CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Students at North High School collecting stories for Black History Month
Members of the student council at North High School in Minneapolis say they wanted to do something for Black History Month that celebrates Black history and culture while creating some positivity during a challenging year.
Members of the student council at North High School in Minneapolis say they wanted to do something for Black History Month that celebrates Black history and culture while creating some positivity during a challenging year.
Minneapolis South High School debate team ranked No. 1 nationally
Two members of the Minneapolis South High School debate team are being recognized for their hard work.
Two members of the Minneapolis South High School debate team are being recognized for their hard work.
Teachers suspended after lesson asks: How to punish a slave?
Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.
Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.
Bloomington schools return to distance learning due to COVID-19 outbreak among transportation staff
Bloomington Public Schools is putting a two-week pause on in-person learning due to a COVID-19 outbreak among its transportation staff, according to a notification from the school district.
Bloomington Public Schools is putting a two-week pause on in-person learning due to a COVID-19 outbreak among its transportation staff, according to a notification from the school district.
6,000 Minnesotans get 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose at mass vaccination sites Thursday
Approximately 6,000 Minnesotans got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday at the state’s mass vaccination sites, including 3,200 teachers and child care workers at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, according to a state spokesperson.
Approximately 6,000 Minnesotans got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday at the state’s mass vaccination sites, including 3,200 teachers and child care workers at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, according to a state spokesperson.
Minnesota private schools say they are proof in-person learning can be done safely
As public schools start returning to in-person learning, leaders at many private schools across Minnesota say they have been doing it safely all year.
As public schools start returning to in-person learning, leaders at many private schools across Minnesota say they have been doing it safely all year.
Walz unveils 'Due North' plan to address COVID-19 impact on racial, geographic disparities in education
Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders unveiled the "Due North Education Plan" Monday, which they say will address racial and geographic disparities in the state’s education system that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders unveiled the "Due North Education Plan" Monday, which they say will address racial and geographic disparities in the state’s education system that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.