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Off-duty St. Paul cop puts spring in prep basketball team’s step
St. Paul police officer Tom Reis knew the High School for Recording Arts was “nontraditional,” but he still was surprised by the shoes he saw on the court at basketball drills one day. Reis moonlights...
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Metro State’s new president has plans to grow enrollment
The next president of St. Paul-based Metropolitan State University wants to grow enrollment by adding more transfer pathways for students at two-year colleges in the Twin Cities. Ginny Arthur, 62, said...
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War veteran, science researcher named UM-Morris chancellor
The provost of a historically black Tennessee university has been named chancellor of the University of Minnesota, Morris. Rodney Hanley, 47, will take over July 1 for the retiring Jacqueline Johnson....
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Mike Zweber will be Lakeville North’s next AD
Mike Zweber,(Courtesy photo) After accepting the resignation of three activities directors in four years, Lakeville North High School hopes it has found a long-term answer in a familiar face. Mike...
View ArticleMacalester College, two metro schools honored as Green Ribbon schools
Three Minnesota schools are among 58 recognized Friday as Green Ribbon schools by the Obama administration for their commitment to the environment. Related ArticlesHudson High School band to take part...
View ArticleState education commissioner applies for Minneapolis superintendency
Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius has applied for the superintendency of Minneapolis Public Schools. In a statement released through the Department of Education, she said the school...
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St. Paul’s Open World Learning students stage walk-out to support teacher
Some 60 St. Paul students walked out of class Monday to support a teacher known as an advocate for students of color who is losing her job for “ineffective” instruction. Open World Learning Community...
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Minnesota education bills aren’t entirely in conflict
Minnesota’s public schools again will be at the center of legislative deal-making this year. House Republicans made their opening offer Monday, passing an education policy and spending bill with an...
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St. Paul Public Schools cancels early retirement offer to staff
St. Paul Public Schools has canceled a planned early retirement incentive that was expected to save $2.5 million next year. Superintendent Valeria Silva said in a letter to staff Monday that “the...
View Article2,500 sign petition calling for St. Paul school superintendent’s resignation
Citing school violence and other concerns, more than 2,500 people have signed a petition seeking the resignation of St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Valeria Silva. Tasha Rose, a district parent,...
View ArticleSt. Paul school board wants new look at enrollment options
Five years after a major school-choice overhaul, St. Paul Public Schools will re-examine whether its network of magnet and community schools is working for families throughout the city. School board...
View ArticleBoard approves new East Side middle school, five-year facilities plan
St. Paul’s East Side is getting a new middle school in fall 2019. The school board gave formal approval Tuesday night to that $65 million plan and numerous other infrastructure projects worth a total...
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Central High teacher in wake of student attack: ‘It’s like I’m watching my...
The Central High School teacher who was hurt breaking up a lunchroom fight Dec. 4 hopes to return to work in the fall once he feels more like himself. John Ekblad, 55, said in an interview this week...
View ArticleNorth St. Paul high school employee investigated for misconduct
An employee of North High School in North St. Paul is on leave pending a misconduct investigation. Parents were informed of the investigation in a letter Tuesday from school principal Greg Nelson. He...
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Science Museum of Minnesota lands big NASA contract
The Science Museum of Minnesota has been tapped to showcase NASA’s research mission to museum visitors nationwide. The St. Paul museum announced Tuesday that it has been awarded a $14.5 million...
View ArticleSenate education debate includes student discipline, testing
Debate over how to best handle students who attack teachers punctuated a third day of mostly bipartisan support for education legislation. Minnesota senators on Wednesday rejected a proposal that would...
View ArticleMark Dayton wants to use early loan repayments on counselors and preschool...
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton likes state lawmakers’ idea of letting some rural schools refinance existing construction loans and he wants to spend the repaid money on adding school counselors and...
View ArticleSt. Thomas Academy team wins U.S. experimental car contest
An energy-efficient urban concept car designed and built by 14 Mendota Heights high school students will soon head to London for a global contest after winning a recent national competition. St. Thomas...
View ArticleStillwater teens investigated after school shooting threats on Twitter
Two Stillwater Junior High School students are being investigated after they allegedly threatened on Twitter to take a gun to school. Stillwater police learned about the shooting threat Thursday when a...
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Farmington science teacher attends suborbital academy
Todd Kohorst is eager to travel 50 miles — straight up. “Obviously we want to help our staff develop professionally,” said Dan Miller, principal of Farmington’s Boeckman Middle School, where Kohorst...
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