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Hopkins High School released early after threatening call
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (185+ words) Students at Hopkins High School were released early on Monday after the school received a troubling call. A letter to families from Hopkins school leaders said the main office "received a phone call that was interpreted as a potential threat....
Minnesota READ Act report shows early literacy gains, ongoing gaps" - KSTP. com 5 Eyewitness News
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (624+ words) We're learning more about how well a new law is helping your kids learn to read. The READ Act Implementation Progress is a report to the legislature that breaks down what's working already and where our schools still need to…...
University of St. Thomas Archives
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (179+ words) Construction on new St. Thomas arena continuing despite appeals court decision for revised EAW. .. University of St. Thomas Woman charged in connection with hit-and-run that killed St. Thomas student Watch: St. Thomas introduces new women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson Mandy…...
Minnesota READ Act report delayed as state touts early literacy gains
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (922+ words) Are Minnesota kids poised to take a leap forward in reading skills? That's what the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) says as it gets ready to implement the next stage of the READ Act. But where's the proof? "Where is…...
Report: MPS finance department in 'downward spiral at a crisis point"
1+ week, 2+ day ago (344+ words) A department in a downward spiral at a crisis point " that's how work within Minneapolis Public Schools is described in a report looking into the district's finance division." Hiring a law firm to do "workplace climate and culture assessment," MPS…...
Minnesota State system to raise tuition again next year
1+ week, 4+ day ago (271+ words) The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday to increase tuition by an average of 6. 25%, which will cost students hundreds more each year. "We didn't receive any funding from the Legislature this year for our…...
Minnesota schools prepare for new cannabis education as youth access and potency concerns grow
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1159+ words) Minnesota schools are preparing to roll out new cannabis education during the 2026-2027 school year, as the state now requires middle and high schools to teach students about cannabis, brain development and health risks. P. E. A. S. E Academy in Minneapolis is a substance…...
Anoka-Hennepin School Board members eyeing $8. 1 M in cuts
1+ week, 6+ day ago (262+ words) One of Minnesota's largest school districts is considering big cuts involving 75 positions, including teachers. The Anoka-Hennepin School District now enrolls about 37, 000 students. Board members did their first reading of a $690 million budget Monday night " about a 2% increase from the year…...
St. Paul charter school sheds C'sar Chavez name
2+ week, 3+ day ago (250+ words) A St. Paul charter school named after disgraced labor leader C'sar Chavez announced Friday it will rebrand to Academia In Lak'ech. The school, formerly known as Academia C'sar Chavez, began the renaming process in March after allegations surfaced that Chavez…...
Youth Frontiers
2+ week, 4+ day ago (79+ words) Since 1987, Youth Frontiers has reached nearly 2. 2 million students, educators and leaders across the Midwest with a powerful message about the impact of their actions. Every year, the organization awards a scholarship to a Minnesota student who demonstrates exceptional leadership in…...