Some Minnesota School Districts Struggling To Find Teachers For Summer Classes

Thousands of students will be taking part in summer school to get caught up after a challenging year.

Roseville Area High School Seniors Throw Their Own Prom

High schoolers threw their own prom Saturday with the help of their community after their schools had to cancel it due to COVID.

EmpowerU, Minnesota-Based Social-Emotional Learning Platform, Provides One-On-One Online Counseling To Thousands Of K-12 Students

The Minneapolis-based program has 25 licensed therapists working who work with students virtually during school hours.

Bomb Threat That Shut Down Lakeville Schools Not Credible​: Cops

Officials announced a district-wide closure Friday morning due to an "active threat." The threat was later deemed not credible.

First Scholarships Given In Honor Of Minn. Nat'l Guardsman Killed In Black Hawk Crash

A Minnesota Nation Guardsmen's legacy is living on after his tragic death in 2019.

Scholarships Show Cases Of Triumph Amid New Challenges For Teens

Children's well-being advocates say issues such as housing instability are prominent today as they work with minors.

Cretin-Derham Hall Students Walk Out Of Class To ‘End The Cycle' Of Racism

Many are students of color, surrounded by friends who support their efforts to be heard.

Twin Cities Metro Schools Among Best In The Nation: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

25 Minnesota Students Are National Merit Scholarship Winners

Winners of the first round of scholarships, which are corporate-sponsored, were announced on Wednesday.

MN Campaign Launches For Universal Free School Meals

Transportation and learning supplies are among the things to which all K-through-12 students can have access.

Why A Minnesota HS Counselor Is Sounding The Alarm On Declining College Applications, FAFSA Roadblocks And Teens’ Waning Interest in College

Many students are still too busy working full time to support their families during the economic downturn, so college isn't a priority.

As Pandemic Allows More High Schoolers To Use State Program For Virtual College Courses, Minnesota Districts Face Unexpected Financial Hit

Some students are using the program as a way to leave high school and earn an associate’s degree during their junior or senior years.

MN Bill: Teach Climate Justice In Schools

The legislation has input from the Youth Environmental Activists Network, which is tied to the Minnesota-based group Climate Generation.

Enrollment Declined More Than 2% In Minnesota’s Public Schools

Dwindling enrollment could create financial challenges for schools.

Minnesota Middle and High Schools Can Reopen Next Week, Walz Says

Gov. Tim Walz announced the state's new plan to reopen middle and high schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Controversy Over MN’s Social Studies Standards, Explained

The row over the process is not surprising given the country’s recent social upheaval and acrid politics.

COVID-19 Transmission Rate Among Teachers Is Less Than 1%: Walz

Distance learning, social isolation and other pandemic stressors have had disastrous effects on many students and families.

Distance Learning Renews Concerns About Online Bullying

Distance learning is the new norm right now for many American students.

2021 Rankings For Best Schools In Minnesota, Nation Released

The new rankings feature 94,710 public schools, 24,099 private schools, and 11,822 school districts nationwide.

Metro Teachers In MN Want Safe Learning, Statewide Support

Teachers are demanding more safety protocols before students gradually return from full-time distance learning.

MN School District Cancels First Day Of Classes

Minneota Public Schools made the decision to cancel the day before school was set to start.

Back-To-School Supplies: Minnesotans Can Save Using Tax Credit

Last year, more than 36,000 Minnesota families received the K-12 Education Credit and saved an average of $251.

What Will School Look Like In Fall? Minnesotans Find Out Thursday

The ​Minnesota Department of Education will release fall guidance for K-12 schools Thursday.

Minnesota Recognizes 67 Schools For 'Behavioral Intervention'

The schools receiving recognition are leaders in supporting positive behavior, improving school climate, and increasing student achievement.

Minnesota Public Schools Can Offer In-Person Classes This Summer

On Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Commissioner of Education to provide a "safe and effective" summer learning environment.

Threat Tip Leads To Lockdown At Forest Lake High School; Student Apprehended

Forest Lake Area High School says the school went into lockdown Thursday morning.

Kimball High School Football Coach Placed On Administrative Leave Amid Complaint

WCCO has learned Johnny Benson was put on paid administrative leave from his coaching and teaching duties.

Gov. Tim Walz Begins High School Listening Tour On Vaping

Joining the governor were top state officials, including the Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and the commissioners of education and health.

Meet Talen and Cooper, Two Upstanders Demonstrating Kindness

Two students were chosen as upstanders of the month at Dover Eyota Elementary School through the Shred Hate campaign.

Minnesota School Among Top 25 For Campus Drug, Alcohol Arrests

Some colleges and universities favor disciplinary action over criminal charges in drug- and alcohol-related offenses among students.

Rat Infestation Shuts Down Duluth Elementary School

Pest control workers are currently trapping about five rats per day, school officials said.

Minn. Students Of Color Are Twice As Likely To Be Expelled: Study

The disparities constitute a violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act and administrative charges could be filed, state officials said.

Duluth Schools Drop 2 'Hurtful' Classic Books From Curriculum

The books made many students feel uncomfortable, according to a district director.

Minnesota Ranks 8th In Most-Educated States

In general, the more schooling a person gets, the greater the chances of getting a high-paying job, WalletHub analysis says.

University Memo Warns Against Christmas, Hanukkah Symbols

The memo triggered pushback on the school's Facebook page, eliciting comments such as "Boo!" and "Go find a safe space and crawl into it."