North Central University names first recipient of George Floyd Memorial Scholarship
Days after his death, North Central University hosted a memorial service for Floyd, where they vowed to launch a scholarship in Floyd’s name, promising to give opportunities to future African-American leaders.
Days after his death, North Central University hosted a memorial service for Floyd, where they vowed to launch a scholarship in Floyd’s name, promising to give opportunities to future African-American leaders.
New generation bringing back the African American Academy for Accelerated Learning
Eight grandchildren are reviving their grandmother's vision to help Minnesota's African American students. After closing a decade ago, the non-profit is coming back with new direction, but a similar mission. Minnesota educator Katie Sample and her grandson Aaron Flomo joined the Buzz to chat about their unique story.
Eight grandchildren are reviving their grandmother's vision to help Minnesota's African American students. After closing a decade ago, the non-profit is coming back with new direction, but a similar mission. Minnesota educator Katie Sample and her grandson Aaron Flomo joined the Buzz to chat about their unique story.
Allina offers up workspaces to help Twin Cities students during distance learning
With the pandemic forcing more students to attend classes from home, many Minnesota families are struggling to get the resources they need for distance learning.
With the pandemic forcing more students to attend classes from home, many Minnesota families are struggling to get the resources they need for distance learning.
As coronavirus cases rise, Roseville school district shifts to distance learning
As Minnesota health officials report a large increase in coronavirus cases across the state, many schools are re-evaluating how they will conduct classes for the remainder of the year.
As Minnesota health officials report a large increase in coronavirus cases across the state, many schools are re-evaluating how they will conduct classes for the remainder of the year.
Minneapolis Public Schools to 'pause' some in-person supports, continue distance learning
As community spread of COVID-19 increases, Minneapolis Public Schools will be continuing distance learning, but will also be dialing back from some of the in-person support services it had recently started at some schools, district officials announced Monday.
As community spread of COVID-19 increases, Minneapolis Public Schools will be continuing distance learning, but will also be dialing back from some of the in-person support services it had recently started at some schools, district officials announced Monday.
Osseo Area Schools shifting to distance learning for students in grades 6-12
Osseo Area Schools will be shifting its secondary school students to full distance learning in November amid rising COVID-19 rates in the community, according to district officials.
Osseo Area Schools will be shifting its secondary school students to full distance learning in November amid rising COVID-19 rates in the community, according to district officials.
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, ISD 196 to move high school students to distance learning, will allow sports
As COVID-19 cases rise in Dakota County, school district leaders in ISD 196, which covers Rosemount, Eagan, Apple Valley, and other cities in the south metro, have voted to move to distance learning.
As COVID-19 cases rise in Dakota County, school district leaders in ISD 196, which covers Rosemount, Eagan, Apple Valley, and other cities in the south metro, have voted to move to distance learning.
25 Minnesota counties with COVID-19 case rate high over threshold for full distance learning
The number of Minnesota counties with a COVID-19 case rate high enough for the state to recommend full distance learning for students at all grade levels continues to increase, according to the latest data from the state health department.
The number of Minnesota counties with a COVID-19 case rate high enough for the state to recommend full distance learning for students at all grade levels continues to increase, according to the latest data from the state health department.
'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
Anoka-Hennepin middle and high schools to move back to online learning on November 4
District officials say middle and high school students will shift back to distance learning starting November 4 as local COVID-19 numbers surpass a threshold.
District officials say middle and high school students will shift back to distance learning starting November 4 as local COVID-19 numbers surpass a threshold.
Air filter backorder delays hybrid learning transition for St. Paul Public Schools
St. Paul Public Schools will not be transitioning into its next phase of its hybrid learning plan because the district is waiting to receive a supply of air filters to install in its buildings, according to district officials.
St. Paul Public Schools will not be transitioning into its next phase of its hybrid learning plan because the district is waiting to receive a supply of air filters to install in its buildings, according to district officials.
Mother files lawsuit after 7-year-old son with autism handcuffed for almost 40 minutes
A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.
A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.
St. Paul school board to start in-person meetings next week as district moves to hybrid learning
As the district switches from being fully-online to allowing some in-person schooling, the St. Paul Schools Board of Education will begin holding in-person meetings.
As the district switches from being fully-online to allowing some in-person schooling, the St. Paul Schools Board of Education will begin holding in-person meetings.
24 Minnesota schools experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks
Twenty-four Minnesota schools have reported COVID-19 outbreaks this week among students or staff who were in-person learning—up from 11 the previous week, according to the latest data from the state health department.
Twenty-four Minnesota schools have reported COVID-19 outbreaks this week among students or staff who were in-person learning—up from 11 the previous week, according to the latest data from the state health department.
MEA break allows teachers to discuss distance learning strategies
The MEA break offers teachers a chance to discuss distance learning strategies and allows students a short respite from schoolwork.
The MEA break offers teachers a chance to discuss distance learning strategies and allows students a short respite from schoolwork.
COVID-19 throws curveballs in Minnesota's already limited high school sports season
It's only week two of a shortened high school football schedule and COVID-19 is now forcing more cancellations. Several schools already postponed their season openers last week.
It's only week two of a shortened high school football schedule and COVID-19 is now forcing more cancellations. Several schools already postponed their season openers last week.
Brooklyn Park charter school principal dies after COVID-19 battle
The principal of a charter school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota died Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19.
The principal of a charter school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota died Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19.
'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
A list of 11 Minnesota schools experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks
These Minnesota schools have reported COVID-19 outbreaks this week among students or staff who were in-person learning.
These Minnesota schools have reported COVID-19 outbreaks this week among students or staff who were in-person learning.
University of Minnesota moves spring break to April
The University of Minnesota will be moving its spring break to April this spring semester, according to university President Joan Gabel.
The University of Minnesota will be moving its spring break to April this spring semester, according to university President Joan Gabel.