Survey: Weapons, fights in St. Paul public schools largest concern for students, parents, staff May 24, 2023 9:11 AMBy MPR News StaffThe results of a school safety survey presented to the school board Tuesday evening revealed that while most students are not involved in violence, many feel unsafe in parts of school buildings.
Play4min 19secA year after Uvalde, lawsuits will test firearms industry's immunity protectionsMay 23, 2023 11:52 AMBy Sam Gringlas Federal law protects the firearms industry from many lawsuits, but Uvalde parents are putting the laws to the test by suing a gun manufacturer over the way they market their weapon.
St. Paul school district announces plans for its first East African elementary magnet schoolMay 22, 2023 10:00 AMThe school will open in fall 2023 at the site of Jackson Elementary, which was closed because of declining district enrollment. For many parents, students and educators in the East African community, the announcement fulfills a long-held aspiration.
This high school senior's science project could one day save livesMay 20, 2023 5:05 AMBy Abē R. Levine An 18-year-old from Texas created an app using artificial intelligence that may someday help detect suicide risk.
Play3min 44secExperts say Read Act is a major investment in literacy educationMay 19, 2023 1:52 PMBy Elizabeth ShockmanThe education spending bill Minnesota lawmakers passed this week includes $70 million on a policy provision meant to change the way educators teach reading in schools throughout the state.
Play4min 18secMinnesota Senate and House pass $2.2 billion in new school fundingMay 16, 2023 5:50 PMBy Elizabeth ShockmanLawmakers in the Minnesota House and Senate voted to increase the amount the state contributes to the general education formula, plus new money for libraries, school support staff, menstrual products in school and changes in reading instruction.
Play4min 29secAuthor Brian Selznick explores nature's point of view in the 500 pages of 'Big Tree'May 16, 2023 5:38 PMBy Euan KerrAcclaimed novelist and storyteller Brian Selznick's new project is big — really big. It's a 550 page illustrated novel aimed at children of all ages detailing the life of a massive sycamore tree.
The Department of Education updates guidance on public school prayerMay 16, 2023 4:14 PMBy Jason DeRose The new guidance comes a little less than a year after the U.S. Supreme court loosened rules for teachers and staff praying while on the job.
Play46min 49secWorld-class conductor now making beer for a cause May 16, 2023 12:00 PMBy Euan Kerr and Maja BeckstromWilliam Eddins’ music career has taken him around the world as an orchestra conductor. Now he hopes to support music education for young people in the Twin Cities with his St. Paul brewery MetroNOME. MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with Eddins about music, beer and the brewery’s mission.
Play3min 41secSteve Inskeep's advice to UMN Morris grads: 'You're allowed to laugh'May 16, 2023 10:15 AMBy Amy FelegyThe journalist spoke at the University of Minnesota Morris commencement over the weekend to remind people to listen, adapt and, notably, tell fart jokes.
