MN House passes school resource officer bill clarifying use of force
A vote in the Minnesota House could be the beginning of the end of the fight over how to handle school resource officers.
Students benefit from longer lunches, but can districts afford it?
Research shows students get better grades and have fewer behavioral issues when they’re not hungry, and a new bill before lawmakers would guarantee a certain amount of seated lunchtime.
St. Paul teachers set strike date, SPPS responds with plans
As contract negotiations continue, the union representing St. Paul teachers has set a strike date.
Changes in Minnesota education
There are several leadership changes announced for educational institutions this week, including for St. Paul's superintendent, the president of the University of Minnesota, and the dean of Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Additionally, teachers in St. Paul filed their intent to strike with a date set for March 11.
Rebecca Cunningham named new UMN president
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has selected Rebecca Cunningham as the university's next president.
Rebecca Cunningham named next University of Minnesota president
After a full day of meetings and interviews, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents has named a new president.
Minnesotans had $14.5 million student loan debt forgiven through SAVE plan
More than 2,000 borrowers in Minnesota had millions forgiven in student loan debt through the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
4-day school week could become more common in Minnesota with proposed law
A bill being discussed by the Minnesota Legislature would allow Minnesota school districts to implement a four-day school week without getting approval from the state’s Department of Education (MDE) Commissioner.
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Minnesota is Wednesday
Wednesday marks School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Minnesota.
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
Minneapolis teacher union head announces bid for school board
As the Minneapolis school board is locked in contract negotiations with teachers, the head of the Minneapolis teachers union has announced her bid for the school board.
St. Paul teachers union votes yes to strike
St. Paul teachers overwhelmingly voted yes to authorize a strike after more than two-thirds of union members turned out to Thursday's vote, with 92% voting in favor. While the vote passed, the union must provide the district a 10-day notice before striking.
St. Paul's Dr. Joe Gothard named National Superintendent of the Year
St. Paul Public Schools superintendent, Dr. Joe Gothard, was named the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year.
Minnesota, Wisconsin school closings, delays for Feb. 15, 2024
The largest snowstorm in the Twin Cities this season has led to some slick roads and some schools delaying the start of the day in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Minnesota school lunchtime length could be mandated in proposed law
The minimum amount of time children get to eat their lunch could soon become mandated for school districts.
Minneapolis named 'Child Friendly City'
The City of Minneapolis has been named a "Child Friendly City" by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the second city in the United States to receive the recognition.
Minneapolis teachers press for better contract as district outlines bleak fiscal status
Minneapolis educators believe a new superintendent could be a new opportunity to settle their contract, but it comes at a time of dire financial challenges for Minneapolis Public Schools.
MN Legislature off to the races on school safety, marijuana, sports betting
Marijuana, school safety, and sports betting are on the agenda for Minnesota lawmakers in the early days of the 2024 legislative session.