‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Twin Cities school uses creativity to put on safe fall theater production during pandemic
"The show must go on..." You know the saying, but it's awful hard to follow through on safely in the midst of a pandemic that has altered everyone's life.
"The show must go on..." You know the saying, but it's awful hard to follow through on safely in the midst of a pandemic that has altered everyone's life.
University of Minnesota considers plan for free tuition for students with family income of $50K or less
The University of Minnesota is considering a plan to offer free tuition for some students.
The University of Minnesota is considering a plan to offer free tuition for some students.
Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Tips to fight distance learning fatique for both students & parents
As more school districts return to distance learning, it's vital for families to keep up motivation and energy. Dr. Madeleine Gagnon from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare joined the Buzz with ideas to succeed while embracing virtual learning.
As more school districts return to distance learning, it's vital for families to keep up motivation and energy. Dr. Madeleine Gagnon from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare joined the Buzz with ideas to succeed while embracing virtual learning.
Schumer renews push for Biden to bypass Congress and cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
US fully restores protections for DACA applicants
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
Local nonprofits team up with Hennepin County to give away laptops to students, parents in need
Precious Fowler stood outside Cub Foods for four hours to get a laptop. She said she couldn’t afford a new computer after losing her job as a result of the pandemic.
Precious Fowler stood outside Cub Foods for four hours to get a laptop. She said she couldn’t afford a new computer after losing her job as a result of the pandemic.
Edina Public Schools letter warns of disenrollment for distance learning out of district
A letter from the Edina Public Schools superintendent has struck a nerve with parents.
A letter from the Edina Public Schools superintendent has struck a nerve with parents.
Northfield school district fires employee for allegedly giving melatonin to infant at daycare
A Northfield, Minnesota school district employee was fired this week after they allegedly put melatonin into the bottle of at least one infant under their care at a daycare.
A Northfield, Minnesota school district employee was fired this week after they allegedly put melatonin into the bottle of at least one infant under their care at a daycare.
1st suit of its kind: California failing to meet needs of students, teachers during pandemic
This is the first suit in the nation against a state for failure to meet the educational needs of students and teachers during the pandemic.
This is the first suit in the nation against a state for failure to meet the educational needs of students and teachers during the pandemic.
U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
Families with special needs children struggle with distance learning
With a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, many school districts that were offering hybrid or in-person learning are going to fully distanced, creating challenges for many families, especially those who have children with special needs.
With a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, many school districts that were offering hybrid or in-person learning are going to fully distanced, creating challenges for many families, especially those who have children with special needs.
With classes online, 3M Filtrete helps Minnesota students do science experiments from home
Some local companies are teaming up with school districts to help kids get hands-on learning from home. For many educators, distance learning has been a kind of uneven experiment.
Some local companies are teaming up with school districts to help kids get hands-on learning from home. For many educators, distance learning has been a kind of uneven experiment.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Vikings and nonprofit hold virtual experience for students after trip canceled
When a local nonprofit that typically teams up with the Minnesota Vikings to send kids on a trip to Washington D.C. had to cancel their trip this year, they decided to bring history to kids right at home.
When a local nonprofit that typically teams up with the Minnesota Vikings to send kids on a trip to Washington D.C. had to cancel their trip this year, they decided to bring history to kids right at home.
College students get tested for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving travel
Minnesota health officials are urging residents not to take part in large Thanksgiving gatherings, and that includes college students heading home for the holidays.
Minnesota health officials are urging residents not to take part in large Thanksgiving gatherings, and that includes college students heading home for the holidays.
Mental health expert explains challenges students face with distance learning
As more Minnesota students begin distance learning, mental health experts say to watch out for signs your child is struggling.
As more Minnesota students begin distance learning, mental health experts say to watch out for signs your child is struggling.
Woodworkers build desks for St. Paul students learning from home
With the number of COVID-19 cases skyrocketing, many school districts have gone back to distance learning.
With the number of COVID-19 cases skyrocketing, many school districts have gone back to distance learning.