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.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
Minneapolis School Board moves forward with in-person learning for pre-K through fifth grade
As many of Minnesota's youngest students returned to in-person learning Tuesday, the Minneapolis School Board took a vote on whether to bring students back next month.
As many of Minnesota's youngest students returned to in-person learning Tuesday, the Minneapolis School Board took a vote on whether to bring students back next month.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
Minnesota school districts prepare for return to in-person learning
School districts across Minnesota are returning to in-person education models as the state loosens up some of its pandemic restrictions.
School districts across Minnesota are returning to in-person education models as the state loosens up some of its pandemic restrictions.
Parents rally against possible closure of Cottage Grove elementary school
Parents lined up in front of the South Washington County School Center Wednesday to protest the school district’s plan to close Crestview Elementary School in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Parents lined up in front of the South Washington County School Center Wednesday to protest the school district’s plan to close Crestview Elementary School in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Teachers hold car rally to call for delay to in-person learning
Both St. Paul and Minneapolis school districts are making plans for elementary students to return to the classroom, but there is some concern they are moving too fast.
Both St. Paul and Minneapolis school districts are making plans for elementary students to return to the classroom, but there is some concern they are moving too fast.
Teachers union asking Minneapolis to hold off on reopening schools
As Minneapolis Public Schools finalize plans to resume in-person learning on starting Feb. 8, a local teacher’s union is asking city school leaders to hold off.
As Minneapolis Public Schools finalize plans to resume in-person learning on starting Feb. 8, a local teacher’s union is asking city school leaders to hold off.
Minnesota districts prepare full-time, post-pandemic online learning programs
Many Minnesotans are getting used to a different way of doing things thanks to COVID-19 and some of those changes, like distance learning, will likely stick around post-pandemic.
Many Minnesotans are getting used to a different way of doing things thanks to COVID-19 and some of those changes, like distance learning, will likely stick around post-pandemic.
Minneapolis Public Schools announces plans to return to in-person learning
Minneapolis Public Schools is announcing its plan for the district's elementary schools to return to in-person learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis Public Schools is announcing its plan for the district's elementary schools to return to in-person learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden plans to extend student loan payment pause ‘on day one,’ supports forgiving $10K in debt
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Lori Loughlin released from prison after serving 2 months for role in college admissions scandal
Lori Loughlin was released from prison on Monday after serving two months for her role in the national college admissions scandal.
Lori Loughlin was released from prison on Monday after serving two months for her role in the national college admissions scandal.
Biden introduces Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary pick
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's schools chief, tapped as Biden's education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Minnesota elementary schools prepare for return to in-person learning
For months, school districts have relied on COVID-19 case rates by county to determine how students would be taught, but starting Jan. 18 the state says districts can choose to have elementary students to return to in-person learning.
For months, school districts have relied on COVID-19 case rates by county to determine how students would be taught, but starting Jan. 18 the state says districts can choose to have elementary students to return to in-person learning.
Minnesota students, schools navigate test-optional college applications
A trend more than a decade in the making has gained a lot of speed in recent years, leading colleges and universities to abandon requirements for ACT and SAT scores.
A trend more than a decade in the making has gained a lot of speed in recent years, leading colleges and universities to abandon requirements for ACT and SAT scores.
Parent of student with special needs disappointed in Minnesota education announcement
While many parents are thankful for changes Gov. Tim Walz outlined for Minnesota students Wednesday, others don’t think he’s gone far enough.
While many parents are thankful for changes Gov. Tim Walz outlined for Minnesota students Wednesday, others don’t think he’s gone far enough.
Elementary schools can reopen to in-person learning on Jan. 18
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday he will allow elementary schools to reopen to in-person learning on Jan. 18.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday he will allow elementary schools to reopen to in-person learning on Jan. 18.