4min 20sec4 education issues Minnesota lawmakers want to tackle in 2020January 20, 2020 4:00 a.m.By Elizabeth ShockmanLegislators who work on education issues are gearing up to address some of the most pressing problems they see facing Minnesota schools, including mental health, early childhood education, career and technical education and the opportunity gap.
4min 06sec3 things schools think about before canceling classesJanuary 16, 2020 2:55 p.m.By Elizabeth ShockmanA big winter storm is headed for Minnesota. Here’s what superintendents are doing to prepare.
3min 44secProminent acid rain researcher Eville Gorham diesJanuary 15, 2020 5:00 p.m.By Emily BrightGorham’s environmental research contributed to policies that included the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in 1963 and the Clean Air Act of 1990.
City leaders seek different site for new Rochester middle schoolJanuary 8, 2020 2:12 p.m.By Catharine RichertIn a letter, the city administrator said the chosen site would encourage sprawl. He suggests the district consider donated land on another site.
3min 39secMinneapolis Fed calls for constitutional amendment to tackle education disparitiesJanuary 8, 2020 11:10 a.m.By Elizabeth ShockmanMinnesota has been trying to make its education system more equitable for a long time. Now some are saying the state constitution needs to be amended to get rid of disparities.
Donor pays lunch debt for all Fargo Public Schools studentsJanuary 3, 2020 1:19 p.m.By The Associated PressAn anonymous donor gave Fargo Public Schools more than $28,000 to pay the lunch debt of all students for the first semester of classes.
Welcome to the world, kid, and here’s 50 bucks for collegeJanuary 1, 2020 4:00 a.m.By Jon CollinsA new St. Paul program will start a college savings account for babies born to city residents.
4min 11secConflicts over political speech at University of Minnesota prompt calls for action December 20, 2019 3:36 p.m.By Nick Scheffler Administrators and students are working together to mend divisive political discourse at the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus. Recent controversies have forced dialogue about freedom of expression among students and staff at the school.
3min 54sec‘Work hard to make it look easy’: Winona basketball announcer hits 1,000th gameDecember 20, 2019 4:00 a.m.By Catharine RichertRay Felton has been volunteering as the voice of Winona high school sports since the mid-1990s. On Friday, he’s announcing his 1,000th game for the Winona Senior High School Winhawks.
4min 25secIt’s an unimpeachable teachable momentDecember 19, 2019 1:45 p.m.By Elizabeth ShockmanCurrent events make great fodder for civics lessons. Right now, there’s an abundance of fodder.
