Parents stuck paying deceased son's student loans push to change federal law
One of the realities of going to college is student loans, but what happens if the student suddenly dies before the loans are paid off?
One of the realities of going to college is student loans, but what happens if the student suddenly dies before the loans are paid off?
Principal responds after photos of school library books in dumpster cause social media stir
The principal of a middle school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is responding after photos showing stacks of books in a school dumpster spread on social media.
The principal of a middle school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is responding after photos showing stacks of books in a school dumpster spread on social media.
Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Minnesota teachers express concerns 2 weeks before state's announcement of return-to-school plans
The week of July 27 the Minnesota Department of Education is expected to release their plan for the 2020-21 school year amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
The week of July 27 the Minnesota Department of Education is expected to release their plan for the 2020-21 school year amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Attorney General Ellison joins lawsuit challenging ICE rule impacting international students
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining a lawsuit to challenge a new rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would impact the visas for international students.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining a lawsuit to challenge a new rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would impact the visas for international students.
US pediatricians walk back support for in-person schooling as WHO warns against politicization
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
GOP lawmakers want Minnesota school districts to make call on whether to reopen for fall
The decision on whether or not to reopen schools for fall classes should be made by local school districts and not Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Republican lawmakers argued on Friday.
The decision on whether or not to reopen schools for fall classes should be made by local school districts and not Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Republican lawmakers argued on Friday.
Survey: Majority of Minnesota parents comfortable with in-person school this fall
A new, informal survey from the Minnesota Department of Education shows a majority of Minnesota parents feel comfortable sending their children back to in-person school this fall.
A new, informal survey from the Minnesota Department of Education shows a majority of Minnesota parents feel comfortable sending their children back to in-person school this fall.
University of St. Thomas students design virtual summer camp for deaf and hard of hearing children
There is not much that feels normal this summer, but some creative students at the University of St. Thomas are working to make sure kids still get a summer camp experience to remember.
There is not much that feels normal this summer, but some creative students at the University of St. Thomas are working to make sure kids still get a summer camp experience to remember.
U of M shows support for lawsuit against ICE directive impacting international students
The University of Minnesota is showing its support for a lawsuit challenging a new rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would impact the visas for international students.
The University of Minnesota is showing its support for a lawsuit challenging a new rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would impact the visas for international students.
What will fall look like for Minnesota students?
Many parents across the state are still wondering, what will fall look like for students?
Many parents across the state are still wondering, what will fall look like for students?
U of M Regents review possible changes to sexual misconduct policies to comply with new Title IX regulations
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents is discussing what policies and processes may need to change in order to comply with the new federal Title IX regulations by August 14, the university announced Wednesday.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents is discussing what policies and processes may need to change in order to comply with the new federal Title IX regulations by August 14, the university announced Wednesday.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
Harvard, MIT sue US government over new ICE rule for international students
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
Twin Cities Catholic schools make plans to return to in-person classes this fall
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is recommending that students return to in-person classes this fall amid the pandemic.
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is recommending that students return to in-person classes this fall amid the pandemic.
Minnesota universities scrambling after ICE issues new rule impacting international students
A new rule issued by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement has the potential of sending many internatonal college students back home. On the University of St. Thomas campus, the faculty is already worried.
A new rule issued by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement has the potential of sending many internatonal college students back home. On the University of St. Thomas campus, the faculty is already worried.
Walz proposes $56.6 million to help support Minnesota child care providers
Financial relief could be on the way to child care providers in Minnesota hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Financial relief could be on the way to child care providers in Minnesota hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Planning for back to school: what schools are considering for this fall
So much is still in limbo, but Minnesota districts are considering three different scenarios for this fall. Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard joined the Buzz to chat about what students, parks, and staff can expect.
So much is still in limbo, but Minnesota districts are considering three different scenarios for this fall. Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard joined the Buzz to chat about what students, parks, and staff can expect.
University of Minnesota will not require SAT, ACT tests for fall 2021 applicants
Undergraduate applicants to the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and Duluth will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT score starting for fall 2021 applications, the University says on its admissions website.
Undergraduate applicants to the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and Duluth will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT score starting for fall 2021 applications, the University says on its admissions website.