Bloomington School District: Staffing concerns don't allow for hybrid learning model, will start remote
The Bloomington School board unanimously voted to start the school year in distance learning late Monday night, saying it could not create a "viable district-wide staffing plan" for a hybrid learning model.
The Bloomington School board unanimously voted to start the school year in distance learning late Monday night, saying it could not create a "viable district-wide staffing plan" for a hybrid learning model.
Pandemic inspires college students to take gap year, find new opportunities
As colleges across the country adapt to the pandemic, many students are taking this opportunity to take a year off.
As colleges across the country adapt to the pandemic, many students are taking this opportunity to take a year off.
Quarantine requirements may delay children's return to in-person school amid COVID-19 pandemic
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
Through videos, apps and mobile clinics, Minnesota's school-based health centers adapt during pandemic
School-based health clinics help thousands of kids each year, but with the pandemic, groups need to get creative to continue to help them.
School-based health clinics help thousands of kids each year, but with the pandemic, groups need to get creative to continue to help them.
Minnesota health leaders recommend college students quarantine for 2 weeks before returning to campus
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending college students who are planning to return to campus for the fall to stay at home for the weeks leading up to the start of classes.
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending college students who are planning to return to campus for the fall to stay at home for the weeks leading up to the start of classes.
Some Osseo Area School District teachers call on district to start school year virtually
On Thursday, a few dozen teachers held a demonstration outside of the Osseo Area School District office calling on leaders to change the plans for the start of the school year from hybrid learning to fully online, distance learning.
On Thursday, a few dozen teachers held a demonstration outside of the Osseo Area School District office calling on leaders to change the plans for the start of the school year from hybrid learning to fully online, distance learning.
Lawmakers question Minnesota education leaders on plans for fall classes
For the first time, state education officials appeared before lawmakers on Thursday to answer questions about the governor’s plan for schools this fall and the financial fallout from the pandemic.
For the first time, state education officials appeared before lawmakers on Thursday to answer questions about the governor’s plan for schools this fall and the financial fallout from the pandemic.
North Minneapolis vocational school partners with Target for new workforce development center
A vocational school in North Minneapolis is expanding its footprint. Summit Academy OIC is teaming up with Target to advance racial equity in employment.
A vocational school in North Minneapolis is expanding its footprint. Summit Academy OIC is teaming up with Target to advance racial equity in employment.
Macalester College announces plans to bring back 'smaller' group of students to campus housing this fall
St. Paul’s Macalester College says it will only bring in a small group of students to campus housing at first when the fall semester begins this year.
St. Paul’s Macalester College says it will only bring in a small group of students to campus housing at first when the fall semester begins this year.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
Minneapolis residents protest planned women's shelter, advocate for youth services center instead
Minneapolis residents took to the streets Sunday to protest against plans for the Gordon Shelter.
Minneapolis residents took to the streets Sunday to protest against plans for the Gordon Shelter.
Families create 'learning pods' amid uncertain school year
The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.
The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.
Fourth grade teacher from Echo Park Elementary wins 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
A fourth grade teacher from an elementary school in Burnsville is the 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
A fourth grade teacher from an elementary school in Burnsville is the 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
Distance learning, in-person or hybrid: What Twin Cities school districts are planning for fall
After Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced last month school districts will be able to reopen this fall either in-person, with distance or with a hybrid of the two based on COVID-19 data in their counties, many school districts in the Twin Cities metro have begun finalizing their plans the upcoming school year.
After Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced last month school districts will be able to reopen this fall either in-person, with distance or with a hybrid of the two based on COVID-19 data in their counties, many school districts in the Twin Cities metro have begun finalizing their plans the upcoming school year.
Inside tour of kindergarten classroom prepared for in-person learning
As the beginning of the school year nears, learning plans amid the pandemic are still taking shape.
As the beginning of the school year nears, learning plans amid the pandemic are still taking shape.
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.