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.
MPS picks long-time Minnesota educator to be next superintendent
It took about an hour for the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) board to pick the district's next leader Friday.
Minneapolis Public Schools board to select preferred superintendent candidate
The Minneapolis Public School (MPS) board is expected to pick its new superintendent for the district on Friday evening.
North Minneapolis high school name change up for school board approval vote
Minneapolis Northwest High School and Prince High School were also names considered in the voting process.
School data breaches alarm Minnesota lawmakers prior to political session
More than three decades worth of Social Security and driver’s license numbers, plus other data from the University of Minnesota fell into the hands of a hacker earlier this year.
Thousands of school laptops and iPads lost or stolen
Thousands of laptops and iPads issued to students at Twin Cities area schools have gone missing since the pandemic – and it’s costing millions of dollars, according to a FOX 9 Investigators analysis of inventory data.
Minnesota offers suicide prevention trainings for teachers and staff
A partnership between the Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Education aim to offer teachers and school staff suicide prevention training.