Minneapolis teachers prepare ‘Walkout Wednesday’
This week Minneapolis teachers plan to begin “Walk Out Wednesdays” at 72 sites throughout the Minneapolis Public Schools district, where educators only work the hours they are contractually paid to work.
St. Paul Public Schools superintendent finalist for Madison, Wis. gig
Dr. Joe Gothard, the superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools, is among three finalists to become superintendent in Madison, the Wisconsin district says.
As Totino-Grace teacher battles leukemia, students raise thousands for blood cancer research
Over the last three years, 34 students have raised more than $275,000 for blood cancer research for Mr. Trovato with both big and small gestures.
Which US states still require students to learn cursive handwriting?
Cursive has been making a comeback in U.S. classrooms, with research showing its benefits for learning. But not everyone supports its instruction in an increasingly digital age with an already-full curriculum.
More than 200 teachers must pay back bonuses they accidentally received from school
Charlotte teachers mistakenly received bonus payments after a payroll error by the school district.
Anoka-Hennepin teachers' union reaches tentative deal with school district
Early Saturday morning, the Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota (AHEM) teachers' union and the school district reached a tentative deal after an 18-hour mediation session.
Ohio lawmakers propose paying students to attend school and graduate
A proposed bill would give students between $250 and $750 for graduating high school.
St. Louis Park High School cancels classes Friday after 2 fights
St. Louis Park High School has canceled classes and school activities for Friday after two fights resulted in minor injuries and arrests.
FOX 9 Evening News: Jan. 19. 2024
FOX 9 Evening News: Jan. 19. 2024
Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
St. Louis Park High School fights close school
A fight at St. Louis Park High School on Thursday has closed the school on Friday. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Wisconsin school district investigating fmr. superintendent
A Wisconsin school district is investigating whether its former superintendent improperly billed the district for thousands of dollars in continuing education classes he never took.
Judge approves new standards for social studies curriculum in Minnesota
Minnesota's social studies curriculum could change after a judge approved most of the proposed updates to the standards for teaching.
Changes coming to social studies standards
The way teachers teach social studies in Minnesota could soon be changing after a judge approved new updates to the curriculum. FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell shares the latest.
Sonic is honoring teachers with free food and drinks this week
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
Free school meals program produces quick increases across Minnesota
There is such a thing as a free lunch, at least for students at Minnesota schools. And the new universal free school meals program has led to schools serving 2.2 million more this September than the year before. But the lunches do come at a cost to taxpayers, and it's rising.
Bloomington student gets national recognition
A student at Bloomington's Kennedy High School is being recognized on the national stage.
Bloomington student gets national recognition
A student at Bloomington's Kennedy High School is being recognized on the national stage. Junior Valentine Onchonga was recently chosen to represent the state of Minnesota at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders.
Anoka-Hennepin teachers rally for new contracts outside school board meeting
Teachers in the Anoka-Hennepin School District are calling for support amid attempts to negotiate a new contract.