Minnesota daycares, childcare centers urged to stay open during COVID-19 school closings
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced the closure of all K-12 public schools statewide Sunday morning, but urged daycares and childcare centers to remain open during the closings.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced the closure of all K-12 public schools statewide Sunday morning, but urged daycares and childcare centers to remain open during the closings.
Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus
Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.
Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.
St. Paul teachers union reaches contract agreement with school district, ending strike
The teachers strike in St. Paul, Minnesota is officially over. The St. Paul Federation of Educators reached an agreement with St. Paul Public Schools early Friday morning, ending a three-day strike.
The teachers strike in St. Paul, Minnesota is officially over. The St. Paul Federation of Educators reached an agreement with St. Paul Public Schools early Friday morning, ending a three-day strike.
Robbinsdale Area Schools closed Friday over COVID-19 concerns
Schools in Robbinsdale, Minnesota are closed Friday due to concerns over COVID-19.
Schools in Robbinsdale, Minnesota are closed Friday due to concerns over COVID-19.
Wisconsin governor orders all K-12 schools to close to prevent coronavirus spread
Schools in Wisconsin are set to close next week as the state undertakes efforts to prevent coronavirus spreading.
Schools in Wisconsin are set to close next week as the state undertakes efforts to prevent coronavirus spreading.
MSHSL cancels rest of boys and girls state basketball tournaments
The Minnesota State High School League officially cancelled the rest of the girls and boys state basketball tournaments due to concerns for the coronavirus.
The Minnesota State High School League officially cancelled the rest of the girls and boys state basketball tournaments due to concerns for the coronavirus.
St. Paul teachers, school district return to bargaining table as Kid Space sites open
The St. Paul, Minnesota teachers union and the school district will return to the bargaining table Thursday as the teachers strike enters its third day.
The St. Paul, Minnesota teachers union and the school district will return to the bargaining table Thursday as the teachers strike enters its third day.
Minnesota State colleges and universities extend spring break by a week
The colleges and universities of Minnesota State will have an extended spring break, the system announced Thursday.
The colleges and universities of Minnesota State will have an extended spring break, the system announced Thursday.
University of St. Thomas to move classes online through Easter break
The University of St. Thomas is moving all of its classes online starting Monday until April 14 when students return from Easter break, the university announced Thursday.
The University of St. Thomas is moving all of its classes online starting Monday until April 14 when students return from Easter break, the university announced Thursday.
Classes canceled at St. Thomas Academy, Visitation School after parent tests positive for COVID-19
Classes are canceled Thursday and Friday at Visitation School and Saint Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights, Minnesota after a parent of one of the students at Saint Thomas Academy tested positive for COVID-19.
Classes are canceled Thursday and Friday at Visitation School and Saint Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights, Minnesota after a parent of one of the students at Saint Thomas Academy tested positive for COVID-19.
St. Paul School District sends layoff notices to non-essential staff members on day 2 of teacher strike
St. Paul Public Schools confirmed Wednesday that all non-essential staff members have been sent layoff notices due to the teacher strike.
St. Paul Public Schools confirmed Wednesday that all non-essential staff members have been sent layoff notices due to the teacher strike.
University of Iowa, Iowa State move all classes online amid coronavirus concerns
The University of Iowa and Iowa State are both moving all classes online due to concerns over coronavirus.
The University of Iowa and Iowa State are both moving all classes online due to concerns over coronavirus.
Where kids can go during St. Paul teachers strike
A mediation session with the St. Paul Federation of Educators lasted until approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday but failed to produce a new two-year contract. Teachers went on strike Tuesday, and schools remained closed Wednesday as teachers once again gathered at the picket line.
A mediation session with the St. Paul Federation of Educators lasted until approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday but failed to produce a new two-year contract. Teachers went on strike Tuesday, and schools remained closed Wednesday as teachers once again gathered at the picket line.
St. Paul Public Schools to stay closed Wednesday due to teacher strike
For the second consecutive day, St. Paul students will not have school as the school district and the teachers' union continue negotiations.
For the second consecutive day, St. Paul students will not have school as the school district and the teachers' union continue negotiations.
St. Paul Public Schools closed as teachers go on strike
St. Paul Public Schools are closed as teachers go on strike more the first time in more than 70 years.Here's what teachers are demanding and what families and students need to know.
St. Paul Public Schools are closed as teachers go on strike more the first time in more than 70 years.Here's what teachers are demanding and what families and students need to know.
Coronavirus in Wisconsin: Osceola schools to reopen Wednesday
Osceola Public Schools will be closed Tuesday after the district learned a person with a confirmed case of coronavirus visited the high school Saturday for an event.
Osceola Public Schools will be closed Tuesday after the district learned a person with a confirmed case of coronavirus visited the high school Saturday for an event.
Shakopee Schools monitoring parent who came 'in close proximity' to confirmed coronavirus case
Shakopee Public Schools released a statement Monday saying that a parent had come into contact with a coronavirus patient.
Shakopee Public Schools released a statement Monday saying that a parent had come into contact with a coronavirus patient.
Students compete in drone racing in St. Louis Park, Minn.
Benilde-St. Margaret's in St. Louis Park hosting the Youth Drone Championships Saturday afternoon.
Benilde-St. Margaret's in St. Louis Park hosting the Youth Drone Championships Saturday afternoon.
Minnesota graduation rate hit new high in 2019
The statewide graduation rate reached another historic high in 2019, according to new report released Thursday, but Minnesota education officials say more work is needed to close remaining gaps.
The statewide graduation rate reached another historic high in 2019, according to new report released Thursday, but Minnesota education officials say more work is needed to close remaining gaps.
Audit: Fewer districts benefiting from Minnesota program to help schools with construction costs
A program designed to assist financially struggling schools in Minnesota pay for construction costs is helping few districts and paying out less money, a new audit from the Office of Legislative Auditor shows.
A program designed to assist financially struggling schools in Minnesota pay for construction costs is helping few districts and paying out less money, a new audit from the Office of Legislative Auditor shows.