Beloved lunch lady in Dassel, Minn. readies for retirement after decades of mentoring kids
When you think about those in a school who influence children the most, teachers probably come to mind first. But in one Minnesota school, there’s one staff member who the kids will remember long after the final bell rings.
When you think about those in a school who influence children the most, teachers probably come to mind first. But in one Minnesota school, there’s one staff member who the kids will remember long after the final bell rings.
University of California leaders support dropping use of SAT, ACT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Top leaders at the University of California say they support dropping the SAT and ACT exams from admission requirement.
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Top leaders at the University of California say they support dropping the SAT and ACT exams from admission requirement.
Now-closed Globe University files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The now-closed for-profit Globe University has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The now-closed for-profit Globe University has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Suspected norovirus outbreak closes 46 Colorado schools
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Three schools face closure in ISD 191, drawing concerns from parents
Three schools could be closing their doors in school District 191, which covers parts of Eagan, Burnsville and Savage. Declining enrollment and low funding are forcing administrators to make tough decisions on how to keep the district afloat.
Three schools could be closing their doors in school District 191, which covers parts of Eagan, Burnsville and Savage. Declining enrollment and low funding are forcing administrators to make tough decisions on how to keep the district afloat.
Super Hero Kids teaches young students how to prevent physical, sexual assaults
Some elementary school students are getting a lesson in how to prevent physical and sexual assaults by being their own hero.
Some elementary school students are getting a lesson in how to prevent physical and sexual assaults by being their own hero.
Macalester College removes name of College's first president from building
The Board of Trustees at Macalester College approved removing the name Neill from Neill Hall and the Neill Room in Weyerhaeuser Hall Tuesday, both of which were named after the College’s first President Edward Neill.
The Board of Trustees at Macalester College approved removing the name Neill from Neill Hall and the Neill Room in Weyerhaeuser Hall Tuesday, both of which were named after the College’s first President Edward Neill.
Twin Cities metro school districts use Give to the Max Day to pay off lunch debts
As school lunch shaming in Minnesota makes national headlines, local school districts are doing what they can to make a difference
As school lunch shaming in Minnesota makes national headlines, local school districts are doing what they can to make a difference
Lawmakers speak after Richfield students' lunches thrown away over outstanding debt
There is outrage in Richfield this week after hot lunches for 40 students were thrown away because of outstanding lunch debt.
There is outrage in Richfield this week after hot lunches for 40 students were thrown away because of outstanding lunch debt.
Girls, Science, and Technology: Girls test out experiments at the Minnesota Science Museum
Hundreds of girls gathered at the Science Museum of Minnesota for "Girls, Science, and Technology" on Saturday.
Hundreds of girls gathered at the Science Museum of Minnesota for "Girls, Science, and Technology" on Saturday.
Community organization for children in St. Paul set to close doors
After decades of service, a St. Paul community center is closing its doors, impacting around 200 children.
After decades of service, a St. Paul community center is closing its doors, impacting around 200 children.
North Minneapolis students make solar-powered briefcase generators to help kids in Africa
A class project at a north Minneapolis high school is empowering students to make a difference on the other side of the globe.
A class project at a north Minneapolis high school is empowering students to make a difference on the other side of the globe.
Gov. Walz raises concerns despite voters approving Minnesota school requests
Minnesota voters this week approved more than $1.5 billion in school building projects, plus money to plug budget holes and keep teachers on the job.
Minnesota voters this week approved more than $1.5 billion in school building projects, plus money to plug budget holes and keep teachers on the job.
Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
Election results: School district funding ballot items
Multiple school districts across Minnesota have referendums on the ballot this election for different projects. FOX 9 is tracking the election results as they are coming in.
Multiple school districts across Minnesota have referendums on the ballot this election for different projects. FOX 9 is tracking the election results as they are coming in.
Election Day in Minnesota: St. Paul trash, school funding and everything else you need to know
It's Election Day in Minnesota.
It's Election Day in Minnesota.
More screen time for preschoolers linked to lower brain development, study says
A study published Monday found an association between increased screen time in preschoolers and lower brain development.
A study published Monday found an association between increased screen time in preschoolers and lower brain development.
School board elections in Eastern Carver County and Minnetonka face scrutiny
In Eastern Carver County and in Minnetonka, the school board races are heating up and turning highly political.
In Eastern Carver County and in Minnetonka, the school board races are heating up and turning highly political.
Minnesota ACT scores still highest among states where most students take exam, report says
Minnesota students once again outperformed the nation on the ACT college entrance exam, according to an annual report released this week.
Minnesota students once again outperformed the nation on the ACT college entrance exam, according to an annual report released this week.
‘I feel violated’: Mother says school officials notified her weeks after investigation involving son began
A Twin Cities mother is calling for transparency after she says her son’s school district just notified her of an alleged maltreatment case involving her son that happened weeks ago.
A Twin Cities mother is calling for transparency after she says her son’s school district just notified her of an alleged maltreatment case involving her son that happened weeks ago.