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‘Literacy is not just about words’: Music director responds to potential cuts by MPS
One of the programs on Minneapolis’ potential chopping block is fifth grade band and orchestra. Reed Wixson, director of bands and orchestras at Minneapolis Southwest High School, helped create the universal music program.
Why the University of Idaho marching band members are heroes in Connecticut
When Yale’s marching band wasn’t able to make it to March Madness, the Sound of Idaho stepped in — and went viral. A week later, Connecticut’s governor proclaimed a “University of Idaho Day.”
Minnesota 4-year graduation rates slipped in 2023
The rate at which Minnesota students completed their high school education in four years fell back to a post-pandemic low of 83.3 percent. Experts say it’s a result of ongoing effects from the pandemic. 
All Minnesota public school students can access free mental health care
Farah Hussein, a mental health therapist in Minneapolis Public Schools, wants families to know that students can sign up for free therapy, and that care is confidential. Meanwhile, a new study examines how students benefited after public schools in Hennepin County began offering mental health services to all.
Snow day, Part 3: School cancellations, delays across Minnesota for Wednesday
Icy roads left in the wake of this week’s winter storm are prompting some school districts across Minnesota to cancel classes, move to online learning or start classes two hours late on Wednesday.
Snow day, Part 2: School and college cancellations, delays across Minnesota for Tuesday
As a winter storm continues to affect the region, dozens of school districts and colleges across Minnesota and in neighboring states have canceled classes, moved to online learning or opted to start classes two hours late for a second day on Tuesday.
Students, schools watch for impact of ending South Dakota tuition reciprocity
South Dakota will end its tuition reciprocity agreement with Minnesota in May. For more than four decades the agreement discounted the cost of higher education tuition for students on both sides of the border. While the move has raised concerns about college affordability, in the short term it may make little difference.
Snow day: School and college cancellations, delays across Minnesota on Monday
A winter storm continues to affect the region. Dozens of school districts and colleges across Minnesota and in neighboring states have canceled classes, moved to online learning or opted to start classes two hours late on Monday.