'The Kite Runner' author 'bewildered' by book ban in St. Francis Area Schools
Khaled Hosseini, author of “The Kite Runner", is speaking out after his novel was banned under a new policy at St. Francis Area Schools.
'The Kite Runner' author 'bewildered' by book ban
Some parents in St. Francis Area Schools (SFAS) want to turn the page on its book policy. They do not agree with relying on a singular website as the final say on what makes library shelves. Instead, they are pushing for a local committee.
Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
Apparent active shooter, bomb threats at Claremont McKenna College deemed hoax: Police
Claremont McKenna College is at the center of a possible active shooter report.
Department of Education lawsuit: AG Ellison joins effort to sue Trump administration
A coalition of 21 attorneys general, including Minnesota's Keith Ellison, are suing the Trump administration over its efforts to dismantle the Department of Education.
Students worry Hamline University may cut MFA in creative writing program
Hamline University students fear the university’s MFA in creative writing program is in danger.
Hamline University could cut creative writing MFA
Students are worried about the future of Hamline University’s creative writing master's in fine arts program. FOX 9’s Babs Santos has the full story.
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Minnesota’s education cut concerns: Walz and GOP battle over impact
On the morning after the Trump administration cut the Department of Education workforce in half, Gov. Tim Walz sounded the alarm about the impact that could have on Minnesota teachers and kids.
Study reveals impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on kindergarteners' development
Researchers in a recent study found that the pandemic had an effect on kindergartners social skills and cognitive development.
USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
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Gov. Walz Dept. of ED funding impact [RAW]
Gov. Tim Walz is outlining the impact on Minnesota schools if President Donald Trump were to dismantle the Department of Education.
Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
Walz to address Trump's Education Department layoffs
FOX 9's Bill Keller previews Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's press conference on President Donald Trump's cuts to the U.S. Department of Education.
Minneapolis educators rally against potential special education cuts
Minneapolis educators are rallying against potential special education cuts that could be on the horizon.
Department of Education employees sent home, nearly half of staff to be eliminated: report
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
Trump administration cancels $400M in grants, contracts with Columbia University
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.