Minneapolis schools, teachers reach ‘historic’ agreement to avoid strike
District administrators and union teacher representatives held a joint press conference on Friday to announce a “historic agreement" between teachers and their district.
Minneapolis schools, teachers offer contract negotiation update
After saying a tentative agreement was reached earlier in the week, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) administrators and Minneapolis Public Schools and Minneapolis Federation of Teachers (MFT) representatives are holding a joint press conference on Friday to offer an update on the status of negotiations.
North Minneapolis students win prestigious academic scholarship
North Community High School in Minneapolis is known for its great athletes, but now campus leaders hope recognition from a highly selective national scholarship can help their school become just as well known for its academics.
Minneapolis teachers reach tentative agreement with school district
Minneapolis teachers have reached a tentative agreement with the school district, not long after the union announced a strike authorization vote.
MPS teachers reach tentative contract agreement
Teachers with the Minneapolis Public School district have reached a tentative contract agreement. The overnight deal came after the union announced on Wednesday that it would hold a strike authorization vote.
2 Northside students win Gates Scholarship
Two senior high school students in the Minneapolis Northside community won the Gates Scholarship.
Teachers alarmed over leaking, flooding at Minneapolis high school
Recent heavy rain and snowfall have caused widespread leaking at one Minneapolis high school.
Minneapolis schools anticipate cutting at least 200 jobs
District leaders with the Minneapolis Public Schools anticipate significant cuts in both Central Office departments and schools, including at least 200 jobs, for the 2024-25 school year.
Minneapolis Schools consider teacher layoffs
Facing a shortfall of around $110 million ahead in its budget, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) leaders are bracing for the potential of laying off teachers. FOX 9’s Rose Schmidt has the latest from the MPS School Board meeting.
School cell phone policy required districtwide in 2025 under new proposal
A districtwide cell phone use policy could be mandated for each Minnesota school as soon as next year.
Minneapolis students learn ABCs of Taylor Swift
Students at Anderson United Middle School usually focus on reading, writing, and arithmetic. But now they are learning the ABCs of Taylor Swift.
Minneapolis teacher union head announces bid for school board
As the Minneapolis school board is locked in contract negotiations with teachers, the head of the Minneapolis teachers union has announced her bid for the school board.
Minneapolis teachers press for better contract as district outlines bleak fiscal status
Minneapolis educators believe a new superintendent could be a new opportunity to settle their contract, but it comes at a time of dire financial challenges for Minneapolis Public Schools.
Mpls teachers push for new contract
As the district warns of a dire budget situation, Minneapolis teachers rallied Tuesday night for a new deal.
Robbinsdale teachers stage rally, as Minneapolis teachers walk out of class
There are growing frustrations from educators across the metro as they work under expired contracts. On Wednesday, teachers from Robbinsdale and Minneapolis separately took actions to try and get the attention of district officials. The teachers’ unions from both school districts are headed to mediation next month.
Minnesota teachers prepare walkouts for better wages
This week Minneapolis teachers plan to begin "Walk Out Wednesdays" at 72 sites throughout the Minneapolis Public School district, where educators only work the hours they are contractually paid to work.
Minneapolis teachers starting 'walkout Wednesdays'
Minneapolis Public School teachers are planning the first of many "walkout Wednesdays." Teachers are pushing for better pay and classroom conditions. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
MPS hosts ‘Go Baby Go’ with Special Olympics
Special Olympics Minnesota and Minneapolis Public Schools are partnering with Go Baby Go to help young learners with mobility impairments get around with a special set of wheels.
Minneapolis school board approves new superintendent with history in MN education
The Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) School Board has named its newest superintendent.
Minneapolis school board votes to rename school named after Founding Father
A north Minneapolis high school named in honor of one of America's Founding Fathers will change its name after a school board vote on Tuesday.