Why a south Twin Cities metro area school district is ditching MEA break next year
It’s a big weekend for thousands of Minnesota families who are celebrating MEA break, but for some, it could be their last.
It’s a big weekend for thousands of Minnesota families who are celebrating MEA break, but for some, it could be their last.
New program gives Twin Cities students of color chance to explore Mississippi River
Minneapolis and St. Paul have a national park running straight through the two cities and many fail to take the time to truly explore it.
Minneapolis and St. Paul have a national park running straight through the two cities and many fail to take the time to truly explore it.
University of Minnesota reports 94 percent graduation rate among student-athletes
The University of Minnesota announced Wednesday that its student-athletes have posted a program-record 94 percent graduation rate, as measured by the NCAA's Graduation Success Rate.
The University of Minnesota announced Wednesday that its student-athletes have posted a program-record 94 percent graduation rate, as measured by the NCAA's Graduation Success Rate.
Hundreds of students show support for Cologne band teacher starting chemotherapy
Just two weeks ago, a middle school band teacher was diagnosed with breast cancer. On her first day of chemotherapy, students and staff at Cologne Academy are taking part in an emotional sendoff.
Just two weeks ago, a middle school band teacher was diagnosed with breast cancer. On her first day of chemotherapy, students and staff at Cologne Academy are taking part in an emotional sendoff.
Philanthropist donates $100 bills to teachers at Minneapolis school
A new school year is underway, and a local philanthropist definitely goes to the head of the class.
A new school year is underway, and a local philanthropist definitely goes to the head of the class.
Mother of Sandy Hook shooting victim speaks at school safety conference in Lake Elmo, Minn.
School leaders and law enforcement from around the state are learning how to make our school safer from gun violence. And they’re getting the perspective from a mother who lost her daughter at the Sandy Hook school shootings.
School leaders and law enforcement from around the state are learning how to make our school safer from gun violence. And they’re getting the perspective from a mother who lost her daughter at the Sandy Hook school shootings.
St. Paul schools push back after-school program's start date due to ongoing bus driver shortage
A shortage of bus drivers in Minnesota is forcing districts to make tough choices as the school year moves into full gear.
A shortage of bus drivers in Minnesota is forcing districts to make tough choices as the school year moves into full gear.
Minnesota DNR unveils 'No Child Left Inside' outdoor education grant program
Public entities and nonprofits serving children can soon apply for $182,000 of grant funding from the Minnesota DNR if they plan to use the money to help get kids outdoors.
Public entities and nonprofits serving children can soon apply for $182,000 of grant funding from the Minnesota DNR if they plan to use the money to help get kids outdoors.
Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
Billionaire fulfills promise to pay off student loans for Morehouse Class of 2019
A billionaire technology investor and philanthropist is providing grants to wipe out the student debt of the entire 2019 class at Morehouse College.
A billionaire technology investor and philanthropist is providing grants to wipe out the student debt of the entire 2019 class at Morehouse College.
Kindergartner returns to class in Eden Prairie, Minn. after being stung 23 times by bees
A little girl was back to class on Friday after being stung 23 times by bees this week.
A little girl was back to class on Friday after being stung 23 times by bees this week.
Roseville girl becomes face of women in STEM movement
A local high school student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and math is serving as an inspiration for young women across the county.
A local high school student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and math is serving as an inspiration for young women across the county.
Yogurt producer donates $5K to help Minneapolis schools go pesticide-free
The Minneapolis school district is getting a boost in its efforts to go pesticide-free.
The Minneapolis school district is getting a boost in its efforts to go pesticide-free.
Boy has ‘worst birthday ever’ after hot lunch is taken away because of outstanding balance
A 9-year-old boy said he had “the worst birthday ever” when his lunch was taken away because he had an outstanding balance at an Ohio school.
A 9-year-old boy said he had “the worst birthday ever” when his lunch was taken away because he had an outstanding balance at an Ohio school.
Education Department rejected 99 percent of applicants for student loan forgiveness program
The U.S. Department of Education accepted just 1 percent of applicants in the first year of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.
The U.S. Department of Education accepted just 1 percent of applicants in the first year of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.
Rockford, Minn. school district adds exciting new program after facing fiscal troubles
Rockford, Minnesota school officials say the future is bright for students in the district that last year faced struggles with its budget.
Rockford, Minnesota school officials say the future is bright for students in the district that last year faced struggles with its budget.
School lunch shaming decreasing, but still a problem in Minnesota
The number of school children who are at risk of getting lunch shamed is going down according to new information released by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid.
The number of school children who are at risk of getting lunch shamed is going down according to new information released by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid.
BDPA to host annual awards ceremony for students in IT
BDPA Twin Cities is focused on championing the next generation of IT leadership by connecting members and students with cutting edge technologies and education.
BDPA Twin Cities is focused on championing the next generation of IT leadership by connecting members and students with cutting edge technologies and education.
Classroom role models
A new study shows students of color perform better when they have at least on teacher of color.
A new study shows students of color perform better when they have at least on teacher of color.
Minnesota students among top in nation on ACT tests
Minnesota students scored above the national average on the ACT college entrance exam and best among 19 states where at least 90 percent of teens took the test.
Minnesota students scored above the national average on the ACT college entrance exam and best among 19 states where at least 90 percent of teens took the test.