Minneapolis moves 14 schools to e-learning due to extreme heat
Minneapolis Public Schools is moving its not fully air-conditioned schools to e-learning on Tuesday, June 14 with extremely high temperatures in the forecast.
Student attendance varies at MPS due to heat, excused absences
With the school year set to continue another two weeks for Minneapolis Public Schools students to make up for lost days during a teachers’ union strike earlier in the year, those attending are finding their classes often empty.
Will Minneapolis schools close for heat during added 2 weeks?
The MPS teachers strike lasted for three weeks in March. As result, Minneapolis Public Schools students will remain in the classroom deep into June. But as many as 15 schools do not have air conditioning, and temperatures will go into the 90s this week.
Minneapolis Public Schools using music to help increase student bus usage
The school bus can play an important role in a child's life, and the Minneapolis Public School district is rolling out a new transportation campaign focused on music to help increase planning and attendance.
Minneapolis NAACP calls for investigation into North High principal being put on leave
The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for an investigation into Minneapolis Public School's decision to put North Community High School principal Mauri Friestleben on leave. Meanwhile, students are demanding that the district give Friestleben back her position on a permanent basis.
Press conference: NAACP calls for investigation into MPS over handling of Mauri Friestleben
The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for an investigation into Minneapolis Public School's decision to put North Community High School principal Mauri Friestleben on leave, and students are pushing for Friestleben to be given her position back on a permanent basis.
Minneapolis North High students stand by principal amid uncertainty about her future
A rally to show support for Principal Friestleben is planned for Monday morning in Minneapolis.
Community rallying for Minneapolis North High principal
The NAACP is planning a rally in support of Minneapolis North High School Principal Mauri Friestleben on Monday. It was announced she was being placed on leave but then the superintendent said Sunday she'll be resuming her duties.
After being placed on leave, Minneapolis North High principal returning
The NAACP is planning a rally in support of Minneapolis North High School Principal Mauri Friestleben on Monday. It was announced she was being placed on leave but then the superintendent said Sunday she'll be resuming her duties.
After being placed on leave, Minneapolis North High principal returning
After a weekend controversy and talks of a protest, Mauri Friestleben will be resuming her duties as Minneapolis North Nigh principal starting on Monday, the superintendent announced Sunday.
Protests to be held in support of former North High Principal Mauri Friestleben
Students and supporters of former North High Principal Mauri Friestleban are set to hold a walkout and a protest on Monday.
Rochelle Cox named Minneapolis Public Schools' interim superintendent
The Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Rochelle Cox as interim superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year.
Vikings partner with Minneapolis Public Schools to launch first-ever girls flag football league
The Vikings have partnered with Minneapolis Public Schools to launch their first-ever girls flag football league. The first season kicked off today, and several teams from various middle schools took to the field with custom uniforms and donated equipment. The Vikings hope by doing this, they will encourage schools to begin varsity school girls flag football programs.
MPS selects community partners for student summer programming
Minneapolis Public Schools has selected eight community partners to provide summer programming for students in August as part of its summer programming to keep them engaged and learning while out of the classroom.
All Minneapolis North graduating seniors to receive up to $10K scholarships
Pillsbury United Communities says it will be giving every senior at Minneapolis North High School up to $10,000 for post-secondary education.
Minneapolis Public Schools lifting its mask mandate
Minneapolis Public Schools says it will lift its mask mandate starting Monday, April 18, as the district revises its COVID-19 rules amid changes to CDC guidance and low cases.
Board considering changes as Minneapolis students speak out against longer school days
As longer school days start for Minneapolis schools this week, students again spoke out against the change during a school board meeting on Tuesday.
Minneapolis Board of Education votes to rename Jefferson school
The Minneapolis Board of Education voted Tuesday to rename two schools, including one named after a founding father.
Minneapolis schools shift to longer days to make up for teachers strike
Starting Monday, the school day for Minneapolis students is now 42 minutes longer. But students at North High say the change isn't fair for them.
Metro Transit changes bus schedules for Minneapolis schools later dismissals
Metro Transit is adjusting some bus schedules to align with new end times at Minneapolis high schools.