Minneapolis Public Schools to start in-person learning for middle, high schools in April
Minneapolis Public Schools announced middle and high school students will return to the classroom, starting April 12.
Minneapolis Public Schools announced middle and high school students will return to the classroom, starting April 12.
Most districts offering some in-person learning, but many not ready to offer full time for all students
With coronavirus cases continuing to fall, and vaccine efforts gaining speed, Governor Tim Walz says it's time to get more middle and high school students back into classrooms, leaving some districts scrambling to adjust.
With coronavirus cases continuing to fall, and vaccine efforts gaining speed, Governor Tim Walz says it's time to get more middle and high school students back into classrooms, leaving some districts scrambling to adjust.
Minneapolis pre-K, kindergarten students return to school Monday
The Minneapolis Public School District says 5,573 students will be returning to in-person learning this week. They plan to bring back Pre-k and Kindergarten students on Monday and First and Second graders on Wednesday.
The Minneapolis Public School District says 5,573 students will be returning to in-person learning this week. They plan to bring back Pre-k and Kindergarten students on Monday and First and Second graders on Wednesday.
Minneapolis school leaders answer questions from parents ahead of restart for in-person classes
Minneapolis Public Schools hosted a virtual Q&A for parents on Saturday morning, as pre-kindergarten through second grade students are set to return to in-person classes next week. Third grade through fifth grade will also return on Feb. 22.
Minneapolis Public Schools hosted a virtual Q&A for parents on Saturday morning, as pre-kindergarten through second grade students are set to return to in-person classes next week. Third grade through fifth grade will also return on Feb. 22.
CDC says teachers can safely return to class without vaccinations but teachers remain concerned
As more and more students head back to class, some Minnesota teachers are anxious about being back in the building.
As more and more students head back to class, some Minnesota teachers are anxious about being back in the building.
Judge rules district can't force Minneapolis teachers to return to in-person classes
A judge has ruled that Minneapolis Public Schools can't require teachers to return to class if they have requested accommodations to work from home.
A judge has ruled that Minneapolis Public Schools can't require teachers to return to class if they have requested accommodations to work from home.
Minneapolis School Board moves forward with in-person learning for pre-K through fifth grade
As many of Minnesota's youngest students returned to in-person learning Tuesday, the Minneapolis School Board took a vote on whether to bring students back next month.
As many of Minnesota's youngest students returned to in-person learning Tuesday, the Minneapolis School Board took a vote on whether to bring students back next month.
Teachers hold car rally to call for delay to in-person learning
Both St. Paul and Minneapolis school districts are making plans for elementary students to return to the classroom, but there is some concern they are moving too fast.
Both St. Paul and Minneapolis school districts are making plans for elementary students to return to the classroom, but there is some concern they are moving too fast.
Teachers union asking Minneapolis to hold off on reopening schools
As Minneapolis Public Schools finalize plans to resume in-person learning on starting Feb. 8, a local teacher’s union is asking city school leaders to hold off.
As Minneapolis Public Schools finalize plans to resume in-person learning on starting Feb. 8, a local teacher’s union is asking city school leaders to hold off.
Minneapolis Public Schools to 'pause' some in-person supports, continue distance learning
As community spread of COVID-19 increases, Minneapolis Public Schools will be continuing distance learning, but will also be dialing back from some of the in-person support services it had recently started at some schools, district officials announced Monday.
As community spread of COVID-19 increases, Minneapolis Public Schools will be continuing distance learning, but will also be dialing back from some of the in-person support services it had recently started at some schools, district officials announced Monday.
Frustrated Twin Cities teachers march together on Lake St. bridge
Minneapolis and St. Paul teachers are frustrated and Wednesday they marched across the Lake Street bridge from one city to the other in solidarity.
Minneapolis and St. Paul teachers are frustrated and Wednesday they marched across the Lake Street bridge from one city to the other in solidarity.
Some Minnesota school districts work through technical glitches in return to distance learning
School districts worked through technical glitches Tuesday on the first day of school statewide.
School districts worked through technical glitches Tuesday on the first day of school statewide.
Parent advocacy group calls for boycott of Minneapolis Public Schools over distance learning model
An organization advocating for parents and students in Minneapolis fears there’s not a solid plan in place next week’s distance learning start and that families of color are suffering the most. The group says they are calling for a boycott of Minneapolis Public Schools.
An organization advocating for parents and students in Minneapolis fears there’s not a solid plan in place next week’s distance learning start and that families of color are suffering the most. The group says they are calling for a boycott of Minneapolis Public Schools.
Twin Cities private schools reopen without state-funded services like nurses and buses
Many private schools are returning to in-person learning in the coming weeks, but some are doing it without state-funded essential services because they are located in public school districts that have opted to remain all online.
Many private schools are returning to in-person learning in the coming weeks, but some are doing it without state-funded essential services because they are located in public school districts that have opted to remain all online.
Community holds school supply donation drive in Minneapolis
Minneapolis community members are gathering Wednesday to help collect school supplies for students.
Minneapolis community members are gathering Wednesday to help collect school supplies for students.
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.
Minneapolis Public Schools, St. Paul Public Schools both intend to start school year with distance learning
Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools both intend to start the school year with a distance learning model, according to announcements from each district's superintendent.
Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools both intend to start the school year with a distance learning model, according to announcements from each district's superintendent.
Parents, teachers' union speak out against controversial new Minneapolis Schools redistricting
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders are speaking out after the Board of Education approved a controversial new redistricting plan.
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders are speaking out after the Board of Education approved a controversial new redistricting plan.
Minneapolis School Board approves redistricting proposal after hearing parent comments
The Minneapolis School Board met virtually Tuesday evening to hear comments about a proposal that will change where some students in Minneapolis attend class before members approved the redistricting plan on a 6-3 vote.
The Minneapolis School Board met virtually Tuesday evening to hear comments about a proposal that will change where some students in Minneapolis attend class before members approved the redistricting plan on a 6-3 vote.
Minneapolis, St. Paul school district leaders announce meal distribution plans during school closures
Leaders at Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools announced plans for meal distributions to students amid the school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Leaders at Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools announced plans for meal distributions to students amid the school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.