Teacher sex abuse cases expose 'flaw' in how Minnesota schools report misconduct
Advocates for victims of sexual abuse say a teacher’s recent arrest is now exposing a flaw in the state’s mandated reporting requirements.
FOX 9 Investigators: The Flaw
Advocates for victims of sexual abuse say a teacher’s recent arrest is now exposing a flaw in the state’s mandated reporting requirements.
2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year named
Education Minnesota has named its 2024 Teacher of the Year.
University of Michigan commencement interrupted by Pro-Palestine protesters
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan’s commencement, as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war collided with the annual pomp-and-circumstance of graduation ceremonies.
When is Teacher Appreciation Week this year?
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Tuition increases recommended to University of Minnesota leaders
University of Minnesota leaders are set to discuss whether being a student at the university will be more expensive next year.
Literacy program looks to reach every prison in U.S.
A nonprofit literacy program is looking to bring authors and artists to prisons across the country, stopping in Minnesota recently. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
Hudson elementary school teacher charged with sexually assaulting 5th-grade boy
An elementary school teacher in Hudson, Wisconsin is facing child sex assault charges after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of her students.
Best high schools in the US: How are the rankings determined
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 best high schools in the United States based on data collected between the 2021-2022 academic year.
Carver County music staff members take stage instead of students
Music teachers and faculty from across Eastern Carver County Schools gathered together for their Music Scholarship Benefit Concert, a decades-long tradition where they showcase their talents while remembering two of their own.
Minnesota schools receive grants to help ease traffic jams
Half of American students get to school by car these days, compared to 12% back in 1969 - causing traffic jams at many schools throughout Minnesota.
Minnesota schools receive traffic grants
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is dolling out grants to Minnesota schools in an effort to ease traffic.
Lakeville teachers file intent to strike after stalled negotiations
Lakeville teachers announced on Tuesday they filed their intention to strike, as negotiations with Lakeville Area Public Schools have stalled.
Pro-Palestinian protest at Univ. of Minnesota: Dispersal order given
Tensions at a pro-Palestine encampment set up at the University of Minnesota rose Monday night as university officials ordered protesters to leave.
Student loan forgiveness: Some may qualify but need to take action by April 30
Seeking student loan forgiveness? Some borrowers who consolidate their loans could qualify, but there’s a key deadline approaching.
Lakeville teachers authorize strike after negotiations stall over wages, benefits
Lakeville's teachers voted to authorize a strike since negotiations have stalled with Lakeville Area Public Schools.
The top 10 high schools in MN: US News ranking
U.S. News & World Report released its yearly "Best High School Rankings" for 2024 last week.
Minneapolis education support professionals vote to authorize strike
Minneapolis Education Support Professionals (ESPs) voted to authorize their union to call a strike against the Minneapolis Public School district hours after the teacher’s chapter announced a "historic agreement" on Friday.
Top Teacher 2024: Somerset Middle School's Ms. Dawn Peer honored
Happy tears were flowing in Somerset, Wisconsin Friday afternoon as FOX 9 staff presented our second Top Teacher award of the year.
Minneapolis schools, teachers reach ‘historic’ agreement to avoid strike
District administrators and union teacher representatives held a joint press conference on Friday to announce a “historic agreement" between teachers and their district.