Bemidji State University set to lay off 23 employeesMarch 17, 2023 4:45 PMBy Mathew Holding Eagle IIIThe decision was made to address a $9 million loss in revenue which also created a $9 million deficit for the university. BSU attributes this to an almost 20 percent decrease in enrollment in the dawn of COVID-19.
Minneapolis Public Schools: Hackers have released some data stolen from schools computer systems March 17, 2023 4:34 PMBy MPR News StaffHackers had warned the district that if it didn’t pay a ransom of $1 million, they would release the stolen, private data online.
Play7min 48secPrior Lake High students find voice, power in wake of Twin Cities racial turmoilMarch 15, 2023 4:00 AMBy Elizabeth ShockmanThe police killings of George Floyd in 2020 and Daunte Wright in 2021 galvanized students of color at schools across Minnesota. Young leaders have emerged and forced hard conversations to the surface around race and equity. At Prior Lake, students say they see progress, but it comes slowly.
Play4min 06secJett brings broad experience to state’s top education positionMarch 13, 2023 12:26 PMBy Elizabeth ShockmanGov. Tim Walz’s pick to lead the state education department, Willie Jett, has a long history of teaching and coaching in Minnesota.
Play9min 31secProtect yourself: Cyber security analyst warns of information compromised in MPS data breachMarch 8, 2023 2:11 PMBy Elizabeth ShockmanA cyber security expert warns hacked Minneapolis Public Schools data could be used for extortion, identity fraud or other criminal acts.
Nonprofit donates 70 'very Asian' books to two St. Paul schoolsMarch 7, 2023 5:45 PMBy Feven GerezgiherThe Very Asian Foundation donated over seventy books to two St. Paul schools today as part of their mission to celebrate Asian American experiences.
Minnesota elementary students raised thousands for wheelchair-friendly playgroundMarch 3, 2023 5:01 AMBy Jonaki Mehta When a grant for accessible playground equipment didn't cover all the costs, the students at a Minnesota elementary school launched a fundraising campaign.
Play57min 52secHow to help kids and teens with their mental health, students weigh inMarch 1, 2023 12:02 PMBy Angela Davis, Kelly Gordon, and Nicole JohnsonThe isolation and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic impacted teenagers struggling with mental health issues. Three experts share approaches on what adults, parents and school counselors can do to help kids dealing with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.
Biden's student loan relief faces its biggest test yet at the Supreme CourtFebruary 28, 2023 4:00 AMBy Nina Totenberg On Tuesday, the justices will hear expedited arguments in a challenge to the Biden plan brought by six states—Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas, Kansas and South Carolina.
Play4min 28secUkrainians in Minnesota pay it forward one year after fleeing warFebruary 23, 2023 4:00 AMBy Nina MoiniAs the Russian invasion of Ukraine reaches its first year, Ukrainians are coming to Minnesota in growing numbers. They’re getting help from Ukrainians here who can directly relate to what they’re going through.
