Education

State legislators with past teaching experience, including Gov. Tim Walz, will have a big hand in shaping education legislation this year. Here's a look at some of their priorities.

Concerned about the paperwork pressures on Minnesota's special education teachers, state senators on Thursday offered bipartisan legislation that they said would reduce those paperwork demands by up to 52 hours per student.

A new bill before the Minnesota Legislature would require a state agency to write up a cursive curriculum, although school districts could decide whether to introduce it.

The board acted a day after John Engler said he'd step down next week amid fallout from remarks he made about some victims of former sports doctor and convicted sexual abuser Larry Nassar.

An APM Reports documentary explores why some children's learning disabilities aren't identified and remedied, and how improving things for dyslexic kids could help all students learn to read better.

Wednesday's documentary looks at the importance of a good teacher, and has some tips from Japan about teacher training and re-training on the job.

In his new book, The New Childhood, Jordan Shapiro argues that we're not spending enough screen time with our kids.

American Public Media documentary, "Beyond the Blackboard: Building Character in Public Schools."

Regular people can help professional researchers extend their reach.

An APM Reports documentary, "Hard Words: Why American Kids Aren't Being Taught to Read." More than half of American kids can't read very well, and many teachers don't know the science of how children learn to read and how they should be taught.

How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect children's learning experiences? Some experts say easy answers delivered by technology can hurt the development of problem-solving skills in kids.

A federal report finds many undergraduates are too hungry to learn and don't have enough information to access the federal resources available to help.

Dozens of teenagers packed the governor's office on the third day of the new administration, asking for 100-percent renewable energy, no new pipelines and greenhouse gas emissions regulations.

Apple Valley high school students are learning science that could help save themselves and future generations from the worst of climate change's impending effects.

Ryan Vernosh's recent scramble to find a home for one of his students and their family left him frustrated and angry. "No child should have to question where their head's going to lay down at night."

Researchers found higher rates of bullying and certain teasing in areas where voters favored Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election.

A study from the University of Minnesota showed that the number of patients being prescribed opioids and benzodiazepines at the same time has been increasing.

Mary Cathryn Ricker, a former teacher, disagrees with a Trump administration guideline for school safety that includes arming school personnel.

Under a settlement with state attorneys general, Career Education Corp. won't collect some $493 million. It also will be more transparent about the costs and benefits of its programs.

State Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius steps down soon after eight years overseeing Minnesota public schools. She's visited classrooms across the state, and she said there are a few things Minnesotans should know.