Fluctuating COVID-19 data factors in as school districts determine learning models
One factor in those decisions is the weekly numbers released by the Department of Health, which school districts have been directed to use as guide when determining their learning model this year.
One factor in those decisions is the weekly numbers released by the Department of Health, which school districts have been directed to use as guide when determining their learning model this year.
COVID-19 cases among kids on the rise as schools consider whether to return to classes
Minnesota is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases among kids and teens, just as some districts are preparing to reopen in-person classes.
Minnesota is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases among kids and teens, just as some districts are preparing to reopen in-person classes.
'I'm a teacher and I'm scared:' Walz hears concerns about school reopening
Ellen Gurrola hadn't planned to take her concerns about reopening schools straight to Gov. Tim Walz.
Ellen Gurrola hadn't planned to take her concerns about reopening schools straight to Gov. Tim Walz.
Now Hiring: Bay Area tech mogul posts job for 'best' teacher to instruct kids in his backyard
A Bay Area tech investor has posted a job opening seeking a teacher to instruct his child and a handful of others in the backyard of his San Francisco home, for what’s become a highly controversial learning model brought on by the pandemic.
A Bay Area tech investor has posted a job opening seeking a teacher to instruct his child and a handful of others in the backyard of his San Francisco home, for what’s become a highly controversial learning model brought on by the pandemic.
Schools across Minnesota grapple with pandemic concerns as fall draws near
As fall draws near, residents and school administrators in both rural and urban Minnesota are grappling with concerns over the pandemic.
As fall draws near, residents and school administrators in both rural and urban Minnesota are grappling with concerns over the pandemic.
COVID-19 testing held as Hennepin County Head Start locations prepare to reopen
Head Start centers are essential lifelines for low income families. Not only do they offer pre-school classes for the kids, but they’re also resource centers for the parents.
Head Start centers are essential lifelines for low income families. Not only do they offer pre-school classes for the kids, but they’re also resource centers for the parents.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Concerns remain for Minnesota teachers as questions loom on fall planning for schools
A day after Governor Walz announced he will leave it up to districts to decide on fall plans for their schools, teachers say they still have plenty of concerns about returning to in-person instruction in the fall.
A day after Governor Walz announced he will leave it up to districts to decide on fall plans for their schools, teachers say they still have plenty of concerns about returning to in-person instruction in the fall.
Minneapolis Public Schools, St. Paul Public Schools both intend to start school year with distance learning
Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools both intend to start the school year with a distance learning model, according to announcements from each district's superintendent.
Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools both intend to start the school year with a distance learning model, according to announcements from each district's superintendent.
Questions remain for parents after Governor Walz's announcement on fall classes
Many parents are still in the same boat as they were before the announcement as they wait for their school districts to announce their individual plans.
Many parents are still in the same boat as they were before the announcement as they wait for their school districts to announce their individual plans.
5 steps Minnesota schools will take to determine their safe learning model
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the Safe Learning Plan for the upcoming school year, which will take on a "localized, data-driven approach" that will allow school districts and charter schools to use a learning plan based on COVID-19 cases in their area.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the Safe Learning Plan for the upcoming school year, which will take on a "localized, data-driven approach" that will allow school districts and charter schools to use a learning plan based on COVID-19 cases in their area.
Minnesota Governor announces localized return-to-school plan with option for families to keep students home
Gov. Tim Walz announced school districts will be able to reopen this fall in-person, with distance learning or a hybrid of the two based on COVID-19 data in the counties of each school district statewide.
Gov. Tim Walz announced school districts will be able to reopen this fall in-person, with distance learning or a hybrid of the two based on COVID-19 data in the counties of each school district statewide.
Minnesota Governor to announce state's learning plan for 2020-21 school year at 2 p.m. Thursday
Gov. Tim Walz will announce the state’s learning plan for the upcoming 2020-21 school year in Minnesota Thursday afternoon.
Gov. Tim Walz will announce the state’s learning plan for the upcoming 2020-21 school year in Minnesota Thursday afternoon.
Parents, teachers eagerly await state's return-to-school plan announcement
Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz will announce what public education will look like across the state this fall.
Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz will announce what public education will look like across the state this fall.
University of Minnesota to conduct majority of fall courses online
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus will conduct a majority of its fall courses online, the university announced this week.
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus will conduct a majority of its fall courses online, the university announced this week.
Minneapolis Public Schools planning to start school year with distance learning for all grades
Minneapolis Public Schools plan to start the school year this fall with a distance learning model for all grades amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis Public Schools plan to start the school year this fall with a distance learning model for all grades amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitchell Hamline School of Law to hold classes completely online this fall
The Mitchell Hamline School of Law will hold classes completely online this fall semester, according to notice sent to students from the president and dean of the school.
The Mitchell Hamline School of Law will hold classes completely online this fall semester, according to notice sent to students from the president and dean of the school.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
Survey: Most Minnesota teachers aren't ready to return to the classroom in fall
Most teachers in Minnesota do not feel safe returning to the classroom this fall, according to a survey from Education Minnesota, the union representing the largest number of teachers across the state.
Most teachers in Minnesota do not feel safe returning to the classroom this fall, according to a survey from Education Minnesota, the union representing the largest number of teachers across the state.
Senate urges Gov. Walz to let school districts reopen for fall classes
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 37-30 telling Gov. Tim Walz to defer to Minnesota school districts whether to reopen their buildings for the 2020-21 year.
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 37-30 telling Gov. Tim Walz to defer to Minnesota school districts whether to reopen their buildings for the 2020-21 year.