State officials: One person likely behind hoax school shooting calls in MinnesotaSeptember 22, 2022 12:35 PMBy MPR News StaffState public safety officials now say there were at least 15 “swatting incidents” across Minnesota on Wednesday, in which schools were targeted by a series of hoax calls claiming there was a shooting or someone with a gun. Investigators believe a single person made the calls.
Play48min 39secIs homework actually necessary? September 20, 2022 1:00 PMBy Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto, and Matthew AlvarezHow much homework is too much? How much is not enough? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the value of homework and the types of homework that are most helpful for students.
Waiting for loan forgiveness, borrowers are targets for scammers September 19, 2022 4:09 AMBy Sequoia Carrillo In the search for next steps on the government's loan forgiveness plan, some borrowers are finding fake emails and texts instead of real answers.
Play48min 23secWhat’s next with student debt and loan forgiveness?September 13, 2022 1:02 PMBy Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom, and Samantha MatsumotoPresident Joe Biden announced a plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower, but critics say that the plan does nothing to address the underlying issue of college affordability. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about student loan forgiveness and the future of college affordability.
Almost half of U.S. governors ask Joe Biden to cut student loan forgiveness planSeptember 13, 2022 1:34 AMBy Ayana Archie In a letter to Biden, Republican governors say they support "making higher education more affordable" but don't want to "force American taxpayers to pay off the student loan debt of an elite few."
Play4min 42secTo plug worker shortage, Willmar hires teachers from abroad September 12, 2022 4:00 AMBy Hannah YangThe southwestern Minnesota school district turned to teachers from the Philippines and Nicaragua after it couldn't find enough qualified local educators.
Borrowers in 7 states may be taxed on their student loan cancelationSeptember 9, 2022 4:00 AMBy Cory Turner Seven states have tax policies on the books that could require them to treat student loans canceled by the federal government as taxable income.
Hunger advocates want free school meals for all kids. It's tough sell in CongressSeptember 7, 2022 10:59 AMBy Bridget Huber The idea is simple: Pay for every child's meal and reach the kids who might go hungry because of missed paperwork or stigma. Here's how advocates are pushing to keep the idea on the national agenda.
Play3min 56secMinnesota districts focus on mental health, school climate early in new yearSeptember 7, 2022 4:00 AMBy Elizabeth ShockmanAs students return to classrooms, school leaders focus on mental health and social emotional learning.
Photos: Back to class for Minnesota students this weekSeptember 6, 2022 5:42 PMBy MPR News StaffToday was the first day of school for most Minnesota districts. MPR News had photographers at Richfield High School and Prior Lake High School.
