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‘You guys believed in me’: Gateway to College graduates celebrate program that helped them finish high school

by Becky Z. Dernbach June 16, 2023June 15, 2023

Hacked: Minnesota Department of Education says international data breach includes some agency records

by Becky Z. Dernbach June 9, 2023June 9, 2023

A suburban Minnesota district tried to close its most diverse elementary school—until parents fought back. And won.

by Becky Z. Dernbach June 1, 2023June 7, 2023

Why is J.J. Hill Montessori—the St. Paul school best known for Philando Castile—cutting its only Black teacher?

by Becky Z. Dernbach May 22, 2023May 23, 2023

St. Paul schools announce plans for first East African elementary magnet school

by Becky Z. Dernbach May 16, 2023June 1, 2023

These St. Paul students entered their auditorium to film a senior-class video. They walked out with a college scholarship.

by Becky Z. Dernbach May 10, 2023May 12, 2023

‘This is Harding’s award’: St. Paul math educator is Minnesota Teacher of the Year

by Becky Z. Dernbach May 7, 2023May 9, 2023

‘All rise’: Minnesota Supreme Court hears desegregation case arguments as Richfield High School students look on.

by Becky Z. Dernbach May 2, 2023May 3, 2023

Proposed ethnic studies budget cuts were an ‘error,’ U of M says

by Becky Z. Dernbach April 27, 2023April 28, 2023

Two Minnesotans win prestigious graduate scholarships for new Americans; plan to improve diabetes treatment and practice human rights law.

by Becky Z. Dernbach April 25, 2023April 28, 2023

How can adults teach kids to stay safe online? Tell them a story, says local cybersecurity expert and children’s book author

by Becky Z. Dernbach April 24, 2023April 27, 2023

Minnesota schools want to close for Eid. First they need to figure out what day it is.

by Becky Z. Dernbach April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

EDUCATION, PUBLIC SAFETY

Education department seeks more statutory oversight in wake of alleged Feeding Our Future fraud

by Becky Z. Dernbach April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

Minnesota college students uncover history of racist housing deeds in Stearns County

by Kirsti Marohn April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

Bethel University unveils new scholarship for Karen and Karenni students

by Becky Z. Dernbach April 4, 2023April 3, 2023

Hamline President Fayneese Miller defends leadership, criticizes media in speech announcing her retirement

by Becky Z. Dernbach and Joey Peters April 3, 2023April 7, 2023

Minnesota education bill would let schools apply for cybersecurity grants

by Becky Z. Dernbach March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

Students urge University of Minnesota to better fund scholarship, Native American studies

by Feven Gerezgiher March 20, 2023March 21, 2023

Minnesota school workers push Legislature to solve ‘staffing crisis’ with $25-an-hour minimum wage.

by Becky Z. Dernbach March 19, 2023March 18, 2023

Valerie Castile says the state’s new school-meals law is an investment in Minnesota’s kids—and a tribute to her son, Philando

by Becky Z. Dernbach March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Prior Lake High students find voice, power in wake of Twin Cities racial turmoil

by Elizabeth Shockman March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Legislature closer to passing free meals for students

by Brian Bakst March 14, 2023March 14, 2023

Willie Jett becomes first Black man to lead Minnesota’s education department

by Elizabeth Shockman March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

How can I protect myself against the ransomware attack on Minneapolis Public Schools?

by Becky Z. Dernbach March 9, 2023September 14, 2023

Former KARE anchor Gia Vang delivers ‘very Asian’ books to local schoolchildren

by Becky Z. Dernbach March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

South High students asked for more teachers of color. Now, they’re training in a new ‘educator pathways’ program to become those teachers.

by Becky Z. Dernbach March 6, 2023March 14, 2023

Minneapolis Public Schools acknowledges ‘threat actors’ could have accessed district data. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.

by Becky Z. Dernbach March 1, 2023March 2, 2023

Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained

by Jessica Gresko and Associated Press February 27, 2023March 1, 2023

Ojibwe language ‘nest’ in Cloquet teaches kids to speak their native tongue

by Robyn Katona February 27, 2023March 14, 2023

‘Technical difficulties’? ‘Encryption event’? Minneapolis Public Schools set to open Monday after mysterious week of computer malfunctions.

by Becky Z. Dernbach February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

How much can you afford to pay for college tuition? New Minnesota bill says, how about zero?

by Feven Gerezgiher February 22, 2023February 23, 2023

How can St. Paul schools improve safety? Students, educators, and parents wrestle with concerns at public meeting.

by Becky Z. Dernbach February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Why did Minneapolis Public Schools close Tuesday for ‘technical difficulties’?

by Becky Z. Dernbach February 21, 2023February 22, 2023

16-year-old charged with murder in St. Paul Harding High stabbing

by MPR News Staff February 14, 2023February 14, 2023

‘We cannot let this tragic event define us’: Harding High School community gathers to grieve in wake of student’s killing

by Becky Z. Dernbach February 13, 2023February 14, 2023

Minnesota House passes free school meals, funds food shelves

by Brian Bakst February 10, 2023March 14, 2023

Art history professor moves to dismiss federal lawsuit against Hamline, plans to file new suit

by Becky Z. Dernbach February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

‘Female autonomy’ versus ‘betrayal’: Macalester closes, then reopens, art gallery after pushback from Muslim students

by Becky Z. Dernbach February 8, 2023February 9, 2023

Banned for 60 years in Myanmar, Karen language classes make public school debut in St. Paul

by Becky Z. Dernbach February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Hamline video reveals painting of Prophet Muhammad was visible to students before trigger warning

by Anika Besst and Becky Z. Dernbach January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Hamline faculty call for resignation of President Fayneese Miller

by Becky Z. Dernbach January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

Hamline’s Muslim students return to campus with a plea for understanding

by Becky Z. Dernbach January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

Former Hamline professor Erika López Prater sues for religious discrimination, defamation

by Nina Moini January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Family of Deshaun Hill Jr. calls for criminal investigation of North High principal Mauri Friestleben.

by Becky Z. Dernbach January 17, 2023January 19, 2023

Brooklyn Center’s diverse schools have cut suspensions and absenteeism in half. What’s their secret?

by Becky Z. Dernbach January 17, 2023December 5, 2023

Hamline student, former instructor debate displaying the Prophet Muhammad’s image

by Nina Moini January 11, 2023January 18, 2023

In bittersweet documentary screening, Lucy Laney community pays tribute to Deshaun Hill, Jr.

by Becky Z. Dernbach January 6, 2023January 9, 2023

Top 10 most-read stories of 2022: Feeding Our Future, COVID, and education

by Sahan Journal December 30, 2022January 2, 2023

Top 5 education stories of 2022: A historic educators strike in Minneapolis leads to lasting impacts, and a teacher of the year calls it quits.

by Becky Z. Dernbach December 26, 2022January 2, 2023

Deadline looms for community health worker scholarships at St. Catherine University

by Joey Peters December 20, 2022January 6, 2023

St. Paul school board ends $9 million investment in fossil fuels, citing equity and justice

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox December 16, 2022December 16, 2022

U students want Sviggum to quit regents over Morris remarks, ‘insincere’ apology

by MPR News Staff December 14, 2022December 14, 2022

Fears over LGBTQ school policies overflow at jammed meeting of Somali parents in Burnsville

by Abdirahman Mohamed and Becky Z. Dernbach December 13, 2022December 14, 2022

Somali families debate new transgender policy in Burnsville schools.

by Becky Z. Dernbach December 12, 2022December 15, 2022

‘Our winner, by unanimous decision!’: Minneapolis 5th grader Lavendar Nelson claims her seventh national boxing championship.

by Becky Z. Dernbach December 9, 2022December 12, 2022

Community college students squeezed by inflation

by Abbey Machtig December 8, 2022December 8, 2022

Faribault school board accepts $1.1 million anti-drug grant aimed at students of color

by Eder Campuzano December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

St. Cloud schools offer state’s first Somali language immersion program

by Kirsti Marohn November 28, 2022December 1, 2022

Lavendar Nelson has a plan to win more U.S. championships than any woman in boxing history. First, she has to finish 5th grade.

by Becky Z. Dernbach November 23, 2022November 30, 2022

Minnesota schools must offer same meals to students, regardless of lunch debt, attorney general rules

by Becky Z. Dernbach November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

Qorsho Hassan: Education reform begins with our students.

by Qorsho Hassan November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

Top Minnesota Democrats pledge ‘substantial increase’ in school funding

by Becky Z. Dernbach November 17, 2022November 16, 2022

North Minneapolis elementary school launches observatory, with NASA astronaut’s help.

by Alex Chhith November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

Minneapolis School Board to get five new members

by Becky Z. Dernbach November 8, 2022October 24, 2023

Reading, writing, and legislating: Educators of color seek to shape Minnesota schools from the state Capitol.

by Becky Z. Dernbach November 3, 2022November 7, 2022

Here’s how to apply for student loan forgiveness through a new online application.

by Nikhil Kumaran October 17, 2022October 20, 2022

Sharpen your pencils: Here’s your study guide to electing the next Minneapolis school board

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

KerryJo Felder: ‘We should be opening up our schools to the community’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Lori Norvell: ‘I’m a recent former educator and a parent, so I can see this from different lenses.’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022November 1, 2022

Laurelle Myhra wants to see Minneapolis schools ‘partnering with culturally responsive organizations already doing really good work’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Abdul Abdi: ‘I am someone who can collaborate, listen, and make sure that our kids have a good future.’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Collin Beachy: ‘I’m a teacher. Right now, we don’t feel like anyone has our back.’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 24, 2023

Lisa Skjefte: ‘I can bring community voice, and I have experience with system change.’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Sonya Emerick: ‘The first thing we need to do is actually address the inequities.’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 24, 2023

Library, mural honors former St. Paul School Board Chair Marny Xiong.

by MPR News Staff September 30, 2022February 27, 2023

Students, staff say cultural competency is key for Minnesota educators.

by Eder Campuzano September 29, 2022September 29, 2022

Minnesota appeals court rules that racial imbalance in Twin Cities schools doesn’t violate constitution unless intentional.

by Kirsti Marohn September 27, 2022September 27, 2022

Willmar schools hire teachers from the Philippines, Nicarauga to address shortage.

by Hannah Yang September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

A bunny with too much energy. A kangaroo with separation anxiety. Minneapolis fourth-graders shake back-to-school jitters with help from animal friends

by Becky Z. Dernbach September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

‘Representation matters’: Burnsville elementary school welcomes Minnesota’s first female Somali American principal.

by Becky Z. Dernbach September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

St. Paul opens nation’s first Hmong language and culture middle school

by Becky Z. Dernbach September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

‘It’s going to be a really good year, InshaAllah!’: The first day of school in the Twin Cities brings excitement, fear, and new locker combinations.

by Becky Z. Dernbach September 6, 2022September 7, 2022

Worried about teacher shortages in Minnesota? School districts have an answer: Come apply for a job.

by Becky Z. Dernbach September 2, 2022September 7, 2022

What you need to know to register your Minnesota K–12 student for free school meals

by Becky Z. Dernbach September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

Black girl magic is real. Meet the St. Paul educator who has discovered the secret to unlocking student ‘superpowers’ in the classroom.

by Becky Z. Dernbach August 29, 2022August 30, 2022

‘People are in tears about all the new possibilities’: Ilhan Omar reflects on the historic fight to cancel student loans and what it means for people like her.

by Becky Z. Dernbach August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

Lawsuit alleges that new policy protecting Minneapolis Public Schools teachers of color from layoffs discriminates against white teachers.

by Joey Peters August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

President Biden announced a historic student loan forgiveness plan on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know to relieve your student debt.

by Becky Z. Dernbach August 24, 2022September 29, 2023

Ryn Alicia lived in her car during college; a new program for foster youth could give her and others stability and success.

by Farrah Mina August 16, 2022August 18, 2022

New Minneapolis summer school program helps immigrant high-schoolers.

by Mara Klecker August 15, 2022August 15, 2022

Drums explode and saxophones wail at a north Minneapolis band camp paying homage to the high-energy stylings of Black colleges and universities.

by Becky Z. Dernbach August 2, 2022August 3, 2022

We asked three teachers of color in Minnesota why they’re leaving their jobs. Their answers are personal—and surprising.

by Becky Z. Dernbach July 11, 2022July 11, 2022

Two years ago, Qorsho Hassan became the first Somali American to win Minnesota Teacher of the Year. In June, Qorsho announced she’s leaving the classroom. What happened?

by Becky Z. Dernbach July 11, 2022December 21, 2022

The University of Minnesota fails to deliver on making Juneteenth a university holiday.

by Noor Adwan June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

The Class of 2022 expected a lot of hard work, but not a pandemic, a nationwide racial reckoning, major mental health challenges, or a teachers strike. Still, many of them found a way to flourish.

by Becky Z. Dernbach June 8, 2022June 8, 2022

High school senior Laichia Vang wants to change how English language learners are taught. That starts with listening to students’ stories, which Laichia compiled into a new book.

by Becky Z. Dernbach June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

Is ‘ethnic studies’ an attempt to indoctrinate Minnesota’s schools with anti-American values? We visited a classroom in Rochester to find out.

by Becky Z. Dernbach June 6, 2022October 24, 2024

‘We shouldn’t have to separate being Black from our profession’: A Minneapolis teacher weighs the cost of battling the white education hierarchy—and her own union.

by Becky Z. Dernbach May 20, 2022May 20, 2022

Sarah Lancaster becomes first educator of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage to win Minnesota Teacher of the Year

by Becky Z. Dernbach May 1, 2022May 1, 2022

Flora Yang is ready to lead. When she becomes student-body president at the University of Minnesota on July 1, she’ll focus on making sure students’ voices are heard in administration offices.

by Katelyn Vue April 29, 2022April 29, 2022