At least 2 St. Paul schools close after 'shooting threats' on social media
"Shooting threats" on social media naming several Twin Cities schools have prompted at least two schools to cancel classes. Authorities say the threats are not believed to be credible, and a juvenile has since been taken into custody.
U of M Duluth chemical explosion prompts evacuation, 1 person injured
A chemical explosion on the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) campus led to authorities ventilating a lab after one person was injured.
Becker students hold 9/11 flag parade in remembrance of attacks
Students at Becker High School held a flag parade in commemoration of the 9/11 attack anniversary on Wednesday.
St. Paul teachers oppose free childcare tax levy before voters in November
St. Paul teachers say they oppose a November ballot question that would create a tax levy to help pay for free childcare.
These are America's top colleges of 2024, according to Forbes ranking
Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.
Normandale Community College sees spike in enrollment
Normandale Community College saw a nearly 15% increase in fall enrollment from 2023 to 2024, reaching over 10,500 students.
Closing Minnesota's education gap: Meals, money and cell phone policies
Most Minnesota kids went back to school on Tuesday, as summer break is over and study time is here again for students who might notice changes in their school this year.
MN test scores: Little improvement for student reading, math scores
New data show Minnesota students made little to no gains in reading, math, and science scores in 2024 which all still lag far behind pre-pandemic performance.
Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and worldwide
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.
These are the most popular college majors, according to a new analysis
A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.
Wisconsin school district audit shows former superintendent’s fraud
The Glenwood City School District has released a much-anticipated forensic financial audit that shows its former superintendent fraudulently received $290,792 in educational stipends, benefits and reimbursements.
Map: States with the best community colleges in 2024
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
MN school district cell phone policies ahead of state law deadline: List
For many students, cell phones are as common in school as backpacks. But that could soon change in some districts, thanks to a new Minnesota state law.
