High school accomplishments huge for Triple ‘A’ winners
Four Minnesota high school seniors have earned Triple-A honors for a combination of academics, arts, and athletics.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about Biden’s latest cancellation proposal
Biden shared a student loan forgiveness proposal on Monday that would cancel at least some debt for more than 30 million U.S. borrowers.
READ Act racial insensitivity concerns raised among lawmakers
The READ Act has Minnesota schools turning the page on an old approach to reading, but some teachers are alerting state lawmakers to racially insensitive material as they get to this new chapter.
MN teachers question 'READ Act' curricula
Some Minnesota teachers are questioning the READ Act, saying some of the material used in the curriculum is racially insensitive. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Ohio teacher faces termination after calling in sick to attend Nashville concert, reports say
A high school teacher in Ohio is facing termination after calling off sick for two days to attend a concert in Nashville, according to reports.
Veteran Tennessee educator named National Teacher of the Year
Missy Testerman, a 31-year educator who started her school's English as a second language program in rural Tennessee, is this year's National Teacher of the Year.
St. Paul schools approves contract for interim superintendent
The St. Paul Board of Education has selected its next interim superintendent as the district's current leader prepares to head back home.
Black Men Teach partners with 100 elementary schools
"Black Men Teach" is a nonprofit organization based in Minnesota that was launched in 2018. On Tuesday, it's celebrating the launch of a coalition that aims to increase the number of Black male teachers by 2034.
Nonprofit encouraging Black men to pursue teaching
"Black Men Teach" is a nonprofit organization based in Minnesota, and it's celebrating the launch of a coalition that aims to increase the number of Black male teachers by 2034. FOX 9's Se Kwon shares more.
Tuition at these 4 universities will top $90,000 a year this fall
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
US students want financial planning and other life skills education, survey finds
Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.
Minnesota graduation rates decline slightly in 2023
Four-year graduation rates for Minnesota seniors declined slightly, according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Teachers alarmed over leaking, flooding at Minneapolis high school
Recent heavy rain and snowfall have caused widespread leaking at one Minneapolis high school.
Minnesota schools set to get funding boost for new reading approach
Minnesota schools are poised to get more money and more flexibility to boost the state’s new approach to teaching reading.
State of the State Address: Walz touts childcare, education investments
Gov. Walz took time to promote investments the state had made from the historic budget surplus lawmakers had last session.
FAFSA error may prolong financial aid delays for applicants
The Department of Education disclosed an error in its evaluation of federal student aid, potentially leading to extended delays for thousands of applicants.
Minnesota, Wisconsin school closings, delays for March 25, 2024
A spring snowstorm is bringing snow to Minnesota on Sunday. This has led to school closings and delays on Monday.
Minnesota, Wisconsin school closings, delays for March 22, 2024
Overnight snow has led to some slick roads and some schools are delaying the start of the day in Minnesota and Wisconsin on Friday.
Gov. Walz backs legislation to stop book bans
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited a St. Paul school library to show support for legislation to take on book bans.
School cell phone policy required districtwide in 2025 under new proposal
A districtwide cell phone use policy could be mandated for each Minnesota school as soon as next year.