Q&A: Answers For Some Of Parents' Most Burning Fall School Questions

With the recent announcement about how Minnesota students will start the school year, many of you have shared your questions with us online.

• Jul 30, 2020

St. Paul Superintendent Says School Year Will Start With Distanced Learning

The St. Paul district will begin the school year with 100% distance learning, joining Minneapolis in staying completely online at least to start the year.

• Jul 30, 2020

Reality Check: Can The President Cut Funding To Minnesota Schools That Don't Reopen This Fall?

The President is threatening to withhold classroom funding in schools that don't reopen.

• Jul 29, 2020

U Of M Study Measures How COVID-19 Particles Spread In Classrooms

As Minnesotans anxiously await Gov. Tim Walz's announcement on schools in the fall, a new University of Minnesota study has analyzed how COVID-19 spreads indoors, especially in classrooms.

• Jul 28, 2020

With Distanced Learning Still A Possibility For Fall, Much Of Minnesota Still Lacks High-Speed Internet

No matter what's announced on Thursday, districts are again preparing for internet service to again be an important piece.

• Jul 27, 2020

Minnesota's Schools Rank 7th In Nation In Recent Survey

The top state in the country for schools was Massachusetts, followed by Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia, and Vermont.

• Jul 27, 2020

As Minnesota Waits For Gov. Walz's Fall School Announcement, Wisconsin Districts Publish Their Plans

As Minnesota schools await the governor's announcement next week on what will happen this fall, Wisconsin school districts are putting out their plans. 

• Jul 24, 2020

Austin's Sumner Elementary School To Reopen Next Week

A school in southern Minnesota plans to welcome students back next week.

• Jul 21, 2020

As Fall Classes Remain TBD, Hourly School Workers Voice Concerns Over Unemployment

Obviously the governor's decision on school will affect students, teachers, and parents. But there are more than just students and educators that work in and for schools.

• Jul 16, 2020

Teachers Conflicted About Returning To In-Person Classes This Fall

Gov. Tim Walz has said there are three scenarios being considered here in Minnesota: students returning to in person learning, distance-only learning, or a hybrid model.

• Jul 15, 2020

'You Can't Just Charge Straight Ahead': Health Experts Say Virus Spread Must Guide School Reopenings

As the Trump administration pushes full steam ahead to force schools to resume in-person education, public health experts warn that a one-size-fits-all reopening could drive infection and death rates even higher.

• Jul 12, 2020

Coronavirus In Minnesota: Distance Learning Has Turned 'Teacher Of The Year' Candidates Back Into Students

All 10 candidates for Minnesota Teacher of the Year participated in a Zoom call with WCCO.

• Apr 20, 2020

Coronavirus In MN: Gov. Walz Says 'Relatively Strong Possibility' Schools Will Be Closed For Rest Of Year

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says it's a "relatively strong possibility" that school will not resume in-person classes this year.

• Apr 2, 2020

SKOL: MN Schools Cheer On Vikings Ahead Of Saturday Game

With the Vikings in the NFC playoffs Saturday, schools across the state are showing off their hometown pride. They're posting videos of students doing the SKOL chant. 

• Jan 10, 2020

Gov. Tim Walz Signs $20 Billion Education Budget Bill

Walz, a former teacher, says he is "proud to sign this bill to increase our investment in Minnesota's children and improve our schools."

• May 30, 2019

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