HOA, condo daycare prohibition bans considered by Minnesota lawmakers
Those living in a HOA or condo looking to create their own licensed daycare center could no longer be denied its operation as long as they have a license in Minnesota under a new proposal being considered by lawmakers.
Will I face a 'tax bomb' on student loan forgiveness?
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
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St. Paul Schools strike averted press conference {RAW]
St. Paul Public Schools and educators have reached a tentative agreement, averting a planned strike. School leaders and educators held a press conference about the agreement on Tuesday.
St. Paul schools, teachers reach tentative agreement, averting strike
St. Paul Public Schools and St. Paul Federation of Educators have reached a tentative agreement on new contracts, averting a planned strike.
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.