Tag: education
St. Paul school placed on lockdown following fight on campus Monday
A fight at St. Paul's Washington Technology Magnet School triggered a school lockdown Monday.
Initial reports of a weapon on campus were unsubstantiated, according to...
DFL legislators reveal price tag of child care subsidies proposal: $500...
Two DFL legislators promoting a bill they promise will significantly subsidize the cost of child care for “middle-class” families have assigned an estimated price tag...
Minneapolis teachers union ‘regrets’ resolution on Israel deemed antisemitic
On Wednesday, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers (MFT) passed a resolution in which it expressed regret for an Oct. 25 resolution that was characterized...
Edina district faces complaint for suspending students who used ‘river to...
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says it filed a complaint against Edina Public Schools, claiming the district silenced Muslim students who expressed support...
Hundreds sign letter condemning teachers union’s ‘antisemitic’ resolution
The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, an affiliate of the statewide Education Minnesota union, is facing backlash for an “antisemitic and hostile” resolution its members...
University of St. Thomas holds workshop on ‘white accountability’
The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul is holding a workshop on “white accountability,” according to screenshots shared by the popular X (formerly...
Minnesota one of the worst states for education freedom, report says
In the second annual Education Freedom Report Card published by The Heritage Foundation, Minnesota found itself at 45th place in the overall rankings.
“The state...
How Zach Arco defeated the teachers union in Minnesota’s largest district
Zach Arco enjoyed his upbringing in Anoka County as a product of public schools. The Anoka-Hennepin School Board member-elect wants the same for his...
Farmington school requests removal of sign listing ‘obscure sexual preferences’
Farmington Area Public Schools is facing criticism following the removal of an LGBTQ sign from Farmington High School.
“It’s probably meant to be a symbol...
U of M faculty accuse Israel of ‘settler colonial violence,’ ‘genocidal...
A group of faculty members released a statement last month urging the University of Minnesota to “divest from Israel” while criticizing media coverage that...