MN: Education
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 …
College degree attainment sees uneven growth for racial groups
The U.S. has seen an increase in the percentage of adults with a college degree, helping to boost lifetime earnings. But a new report shows the …
Shaping a more diverse teacher workforce in MN
It's winter break time for Minnesota school districts. But when classes resume, efforts will continue to ensure there are more teachers of color …
MN's no-cost school meals draw interest from research community
As Minnesota school districts near the halfway point of the academic year, plans are taking shape to study the effectiveness of no-cost meals for all …
MN college joins national 'stop out' prevention initiative
Minnesota's largest community college is one of nearly 12 schools that will be part of a national pilot project to boost student outcomes and retentio…
Concerns mount over 'extreme' school board candidates in MN
Nearly 100 school board elections are coming up in Minnesota this fall, with some gaining attention because of the candidates who are running…
Assessing Need for School Counselors Amid SRO Debate in MN
Minnesota lawmakers could soon be called into special session in response to a controversy over school resource officers. The situation has prompted …
MN Implements 'No-Cost Meals' for All Students
With back-to-school season here, Minnesota is implementing no-cost meals for all students, regardless of family income. As districts prepare…
Amid Budget Pressure, Low-Income Minnesotans Get School-Supply Relief
The average U.S. household will spend nearly $900 on back-to-school supplies this year, and in Minnesota, poverty-fighting organizations are …
Teachers, Leaders Respond to Criticisms of K-12 Schools
With a new school year a little more than a month away, educators remain steadfast in fending off attacks from some parent groups and conservative …
Maestros, líderes responden a las críticas de las escuelas K-12
Con un nuevo año escolar a poco más de un mes de distancia, los educadores se mantienen firmes en defenderse de los ataques de algunos …
MN Shines in Child Well-Being Report, But Pandemic Shows its Impact
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like Minnesota fared better in the …