MN: Education
Former Walz colleagues bring education record into focus
The start of a new year of school in Minnesota has a new twist: intense focus from national media and voters across the U.S. With Gov. Tim Walz …
Ex colegas de Walz ponen en evidencia su historial educativo
El comienzo de un nuevo año escolar en Minnesota tiene un giro inesperado: la intensa atención de los medios nacionales y de los votantes de…
MN's new free tuition program resets higher ed path for tribal students
Indigenous populations have long faced barriers in pursuing higher education and Minnesota's new free college tuition program could help put some of t…
Back to school time: Easing your child into the routine
Minnesota children will soon head back to school and experts have a few tips to get them back into a routine and make sure they're in good shape…
School supply donations: Notebooks help but so do headphones, gym shoes
The average household is spending nearly $875 on back-to-school items this year, according to the National Retail Federation and Minnesota organizers …
MN educators join national calls for democracy, better working conditions
Politics and education reform are among the major topics at a national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members this week, including some …
Report: Education challenges overshadow MN child well-being
Mirroring national trends, Minnesota has some concerning educational metrics in an annual child well-being report. However, there are some positive …
New digital tool emerges to help MN students with FAFSA woes
The effect of technical glitches in overhauling the student financial-aid form known as FAFSA is still being felt. Issues stemming from a redesign …
With national support, MN rural community college can reshape its future
A Minnesota community college serving rural students is getting a lift as it works to bring more innovation to its campus. The school was selected …
Pushback vs. pushback: MN parents respond to political forces in education
Minnesota's largest school district is at the center of a budget controversy tied to the recent wave of school board candidates fighting diversity pro…
Mpls. funding fight underscores larger school budget pain
From expiring pandemic aid to declining enrollment, school districts in Minnesota face financial pressure and public school advocates and community …
Galvanizing efforts to prepare more builders and designers in MN
Representatives from the building and design trades will gather this weekend to showcase their professions to Minnesota youth. Organizers want to …