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 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.
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.
Minneapolis Public Schools sending cyber attack notification letters
Following a cyber attack and ransom that the district says has affected over 100,000 people, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) says it is in the process of notifying individuals of their exposed personal information.
Minneapolis Public Schools offers $5K bonus as it searches for support staff
Minneapolis Public Schools announced Wednesday it will pay out bonuses as it works to hire educational support professionals (ESPs) ahead of the start of the school year.
Minneapolis school board weighs cell phone policy change
Should students be allowed to use cell phones in class? Minneapolis Public Schools was set to vote on a cell phone policy change on Tuesday but delayed the vote to give the matter a second look.
Minneapolis schools approves budget, faces $49.5 million deficit
In total, the district faces a $49,521,238 budget shortfall for the upcoming year.
Minneapolis Public School data released on dark web after ransomware attack
The Minneapolis Public School District announced some data stolen in a cyberattack was released on the dark web amid a looming ransom deadline on Friday.