Concerns remain for distance learning as Minnesota schools stay closed
With brick and mortar schools now closed for the rest of the school year, districts will have to extend e-learning curriculums into at least June, and maybe longer.
With brick and mortar schools now closed for the rest of the school year, districts will have to extend e-learning curriculums into at least June, and maybe longer.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz closes public schools for rest of academic year
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday that public schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday that public schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stanford won't accept $7.4M relief funds; other universities will take the money
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
Penguin Random House donates 750K books to students following school closures due to COVID-19
Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19.
Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19.
Minnesota governor to make decision on extending school closure this week
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he would make the call this week on closing school for the rest of the academic year. That announcement could happen as soon as Thursday.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he would make the call this week on closing school for the rest of the academic year. That announcement could happen as soon as Thursday.
University of Minnesota regents approve tuition freeze for upcoming school year
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved systemwide tuition freeze for nearly all programs across the five campuses, according to a university spokesman.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved systemwide tuition freeze for nearly all programs across the five campuses, according to a university spokesman.
How parents can monitor online risks including predators, cyber-bulling
Whether it's for fun, work or school, we are all taking part in a lot more screen time amid this pandemic.
Whether it's for fun, work or school, we are all taking part in a lot more screen time amid this pandemic.
Retiring Minnesota teacher surprised with birthday parade from community
After 42 years of teaching at St. Dominic Catholic School in Northfield, Minnesota, Janet Sletten is calling it a career.
After 42 years of teaching at St. Dominic Catholic School in Northfield, Minnesota, Janet Sletten is calling it a career.
Wisconsin governor extends Safer at Home order until May 26, closes schools for remainder of school year
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, April 16 directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26—or until a superseding order is issued.
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, April 16 directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26—or until a superseding order is issued.
University of Minnesota to hold virtual graduation ceremony in May
The University of Minnesota will be holding a virtual graduation in May and graduates will also be honored in an on-campus ceremony this fall, according to an update from university president Joan Gabel.
The University of Minnesota will be holding a virtual graduation in May and graduates will also be honored in an on-campus ceremony this fall, according to an update from university president Joan Gabel.
Schools struggle to find hotspots for Minnesota students without internet access
The largest school district in the state faces a big challenge when it comes to distance learning, and that’s getting internet to all 38,000 students. Prior to the COVID19 pandemic about a thousand students did not have online access at home.
The largest school district in the state faces a big challenge when it comes to distance learning, and that’s getting internet to all 38,000 students. Prior to the COVID19 pandemic about a thousand students did not have online access at home.
Minnesota nonprofit in need of technology donations due to increase in distance learning
Distance learning is underway across the state, but plenty of students still don’t have the equipment they need at their fingertips.
Distance learning is underway across the state, but plenty of students still don’t have the equipment they need at their fingertips.
Minnesota driver's education classes get approval to go online during pandemic
When Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued the stay-at-home order, classes stopped but then eventually started again online. However, that didn’t happen for driver’s education. Those classes were on hold - until now.
When Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued the stay-at-home order, classes stopped but then eventually started again online. However, that didn’t happen for driver’s education. Those classes were on hold - until now.
10 teachers named finalists for 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Ten teachers from across the state have been named finalists for 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
Ten teachers from across the state have been named finalists for 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
University of Minnesota refunding students for some spring semester expenses, fees
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a plan Friday to refund certain fees and expenses for students in light of the changes to university operations resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the governor’s stay-at-home order.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a plan Friday to refund certain fees and expenses for students in light of the changes to university operations resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the governor’s stay-at-home order.
Minnesota teachers adapting to challenges of distance learning
The school day is looking a lot different these days. Face-to-face contact is out, creative ways of connecting are in.
The school day is looking a lot different these days. Face-to-face contact is out, creative ways of connecting are in.
Wisconsin school therapy dog connects with students through Facebook amid closures
Educators are facing all sorts of obstacles when it comes to distance learning, but a Wisconsin special education teacher is finding ways for her students to connect with her therapy dog Frannie.
Educators are facing all sorts of obstacles when it comes to distance learning, but a Wisconsin special education teacher is finding ways for her students to connect with her therapy dog Frannie.
University of Minnesota president proposes refunding student fees in light of COVID-19 pandemic
The University of Minnesota is considering refunding some student fees after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the university to move all classes online for the remainder of the spring semester and ask students not to return to campus if they had a safe place to go.
The University of Minnesota is considering refunding some student fees after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the university to move all classes online for the remainder of the spring semester and ask students not to return to campus if they had a safe place to go.
Gov. Walz: 'Strong possibility' that Minnesota students won't return to classrooms this school year
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says there is a "strong possibility" that in-person classes will be canceled for the rest of the school year.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says there is a "strong possibility" that in-person classes will be canceled for the rest of the school year.
Some schools still struggling as Minnesota students move to online learning
For most Minnesota students, this week was the start of long-distance learning after students were sent home last month as part of the coronavirus response.
For most Minnesota students, this week was the start of long-distance learning after students were sent home last month as part of the coronavirus response.