Minneapolis schools facing potential lawsuit over teacher retention policy
A Twin Cities attorney says a new Minneapolis Public Schools policy is in violation of the 14th amendment of the US Constitution, and he is willing to take the issue to court if the policy is not reversed.
Exhibit explores efforts to desegregate schools in Minneapolis
A new exhibit at the Hennepin History Museum examines efforts to desegregate Minneapolis schools in the 1970s.
Minneapolis Board of Education approves budget despite concerns over cuts
Minneapolis Board of Education members approved its 2022-23 budget on Tuesday, as members heard concerns from teachers, students, and parents about the impact of budget cuts on school programs.
Many students no-shows for start of extended school year in Minneapolis
Classes in Minneapolis were emptier than normal on Monday, the first day of the district's extended school year.
Minneapolis moves 14 schools to e-learning due to extreme heat
Minneapolis Public Schools is moving its not fully air-conditioned schools to e-learning on Tuesday, June 14 with extremely high temperatures in the forecast.
Minneapolis NAACP calls for investigation into North High principal being put on leave
The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for an investigation into Minneapolis Public School's decision to put North Community High School principal Mauri Friestleben on leave. Meanwhile, students are demanding that the district give Friestleben back her position on a permanent basis.
Press conference: NAACP calls for investigation into MPS over handling of Mauri Friestleben
The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for an investigation into Minneapolis Public School's decision to put North Community High School principal Mauri Friestleben on leave, and students are pushing for Friestleben to be given her position back on a permanent basis.
Minneapolis North High students stand by principal amid uncertainty about her future
A rally to show support for Principal Friestleben is planned for Monday morning in Minneapolis.
After being placed on leave, Minneapolis North High principal returning
After a weekend controversy and talks of a protest, Mauri Friestleben will be resuming her duties as Minneapolis North Nigh principal starting on Monday, the superintendent announced Sunday.
Rochelle Cox named Minneapolis Public Schools' interim superintendent
The Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Rochelle Cox as interim superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year.
MPS selects community partners for student summer programming
Minneapolis Public Schools has selected eight community partners to provide summer programming for students in August as part of its summer programming to keep them engaged and learning while out of the classroom.
All Minneapolis North graduating seniors to receive up to $10K scholarships
Pillsbury United Communities says it will be giving every senior at Minneapolis North High School up to $10,000 for post-secondary education.
Minneapolis Public Schools lifting its mask mandate
Minneapolis Public Schools says it will lift its mask mandate starting Monday, April 18, as the district revises its COVID-19 rules amid changes to CDC guidance and low cases.