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.

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.

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.

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. 

'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."

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

MDH to start publicly reporting COVID-19 cases in Minnesota schools

FOX 9 has learned starting Friday the Minnesota Department of Health will publicly report COVID-19 cases in schools throughout the state.

St. Paul schools to offer in-person academic support

St. Paul schools will soon offer in-person academic support to students in need of extra help, as district officials push for a restart to in-person learning.