Education

"Shooting threats" on social media naming several Twin Cities schools have prompted at least two schools to cancel classes. Authorities say the threats are not believed to be credible, and a juvenile has since been taken into custody. 

A chemical explosion on the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) campus led to authorities ventilating a lab after one person was injured.

Students at Becker High School held a flag parade in commemoration of the 9/11 attack anniversary on Wednesday.

St. Paul teachers say they oppose a November ballot question that would create a tax levy to help pay for free childcare.

Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.

Normandale Community College saw a nearly 15% increase in fall enrollment from 2023 to 2024, reaching over 10,500 students.

Most Minnesota kids went back to school on Tuesday, as summer break is over and study time is here again for students who might notice changes in their school this year.

New data show Minnesota students made little to no gains in reading, math, and science scores in 2024 which all still lag far behind pre-pandemic performance.

Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.

A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.

The Glenwood City School District has released a much-anticipated forensic financial audit that shows its former superintendent fraudulently received $290,792 in educational stipends, benefits and reimbursements.

With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.

For many students, cell phones are as common in school as backpacks. But that could soon change in some districts, thanks to a new Minnesota state law.