Education

Officials at Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine say acceptance letters were erroneously sent to several hundred prospective students.

House Democrats say some of Minnesota’s projected $1.3 billion in surplus money should go to early learning scholarships and child care providers.

At the Board of Regents meeting this week, U President Joan Gabel will present the findings of an assessment on mental health services — and whether they’re reaching students.

A coalition of business, community and education leaders is throwing its support behind a proposal to amend the state’s education clause. The leaders hope it will open the door to addressing Minnesota’s long-standing education disparities.

Leaders of the St. Paul Federation of Educators voted Monday night to ask their members whether they should authorize a strike against the St. Paul Public Schools. The union and district averted a strike during contract talks two years ago.

About 95 percent of American public schools have adopted some form of active shooter drills. But there's little proof they're effective — and there's growing concern they can traumatize children.

College should be a time of opportunity. But opportunity goes hand-in-hand with stress, and that can pose serious challenges for mental wellness. Join us as we explore what students are thinking about when it comes to mental health.

The students got a front-row seat to the kind of scenarios they’ll be planning for as future regional planners and civic leaders. The frequency and intensity of disasters such as storms, fires and flooding are expected to worsen under climate change.

Students and faculty at the University of Minnesota credit the progress to a variety of academic and social supports designed to help them feel welcome on campus. And yet, many students say the campus has a long way to go.

Teachers and school staff at seven St. Paul public schools are teaming up to identify students whose families could use help paying rent. Then the city will give those families $300 a month for up to three years. It’s part of St. Paul’s new Families First Housing pilot program.