Should Sports Continue When Schools are Closed?

Several districts continued with games, practices and other after-school activities despite cancelling class. What do you think?

Robbinsdale Schools to Remain Closed Tuesday

The cold weather prompted a second day of school closures in the district.

Hopkins Schools to Remain Closed Tuesday

The cold weather prompted a second day of school closures in the district.

Gov. Dayton Orders Public Schools Closed Monday Due to Cold

Monday’s high is expected to be just -17 degrees Fahrenheit.

Boot Camp Teaches Parents How To Lobby For Schools

Three large school districts in the metro area and Parents United for Public Schools will offer a 3-part series for parents who wish to effect change at the legislature.

Literacy Help, Mobile Music Recording Lab Among Latest School Grants

The Hopkins Education Foundation awarded $38,000 in grants this fall.

Goodbye Study Hall: Hopkins Junior Highs to Start Rigorous New Schedule

The new schedule, which accommodates International Baccalaureate requirements, will eliminate study halls from seventh- and eighth-grade schedules.

Hopkins Schools’ Employee Campaign Raises $28K

Donations went to ResourceWest, Hopkins Education Foundation, Teens Alone and United Way.

Hopkins Choir Students to Perform With Paramore

The students will help the band perform its new single 'Ain't It Fun.'

More Immunizations Required for Children Next Year

Parents who do not wish to abide by the new rules can file a legal exemption.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Easy After-School Snack Ideas

Convincing kids to skip classic calorie-laden snacks is simple if you’ve got delicious, homemade alternatives on hand.

Which Minnesota Schools Will Get a Farm to School Grant?

Applications are being accepted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture through Nov. 1 for schools to apply for the grant funding.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Help Your Golden Valley Schools Earn Funds Through ‘Give With Target’ Campaign

Community members have until this Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, to vote.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Benilde Teacher Fired for 'Inappropriate Communication' With Students

The teacher's external photography business may have been related to his firing.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Back to School Safety Tips for Motor Vehicle Safety

Parents should remind their children of safety tips before the school year begins again, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.

Armstrong H.S. Teacher Studies in Turkey During the Summer

James Redlesheimer went to Turkey in July for two weeks as part of the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

Remember to Check for Child Vaccinations In Time For Back To School

Robbinsdale and Hopkins school districts have the MDH immunization record form available on its website.

Former Cooper H.S. Teacher Denies Test Tampering Allegations While At Ubah Academy

The former Washburn High School principal was dropped by the Minneapolis School District after charges emerged. The district says it missed 'red flags' in his resume.

Three New Faces Appointed to Perpich Center of the Arts Board

Should Students Recite the Pledge of Allegiance?

In just a few short weeks, thousands of kids will head back to school and that begs the question, "Should kids be required to say the Pledge of Allegiance daily?"

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Shopping for Back-to-School Supplies? Save your receipts!

Minnesota has two tax programs that offset the cost of school supplies.

Updated: Former Cooper High School Teacher Fired By Minneapolis Public Schools

Patrick Exner, accused of fudging the results on state standardized tests last year while at Ubah Medical Academy in Hopkins, was fired last week.

Back to School: Robbinsdale District 281 Middle Schools, High Schools Open Houses

Students and families can get a glimpse of the middle and high schools in the Robbinsdale School District during the 2013-14 school year open houses.

Back To School: Robbinsdale District 281 Elementary School Open Houses

Students and families can get a glimpse of the elementary schools in the Robbinsdale School District during the 2013-14 school year open houses.

Is Your Family Ready for School to Start?

What traditions do you have when it comes to preparing for the first day of school?

UNITED WAY’S BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

UNITED WAY’S BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion Gets New Principal

Elaine Mehdizadeh has 28 years of experience teaching an leading.

Perpich Center May Take Over Embattled Woodbury School

Perpich could operate the school through 2014.

Former Hopkins Assistant Coach to Head Bismarck Basketball Program

Brent De Kok has been named the new head coach for St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck, ND.

Perpich Student Headed to New York City in Fall

Career in musical theater awaits Jeremy Harris.

Armstrong H.S. Golfer Selected For Leadership Academy in San Diego

Follow the Robbinsdale Speech and Debate Team’s Journey at Nationals

The team is competing at the National Forensic League’s National Tournament in Birmingham.

Mood Bracelet, Anti-Anxiety Chair and More Made by Perpich ArtScience Students

Synthetic biology was this year's theme for the creative projects students made in the ArtScience program at Perpich Center for the Arts in Golden Valley.

‘Restorative Justice’ Brings Closure to Hopkins High School Racial Insensitivity Dispute

Two students who protested what they saw as an inadequate response to ‘modern day blackfacing’ have had their suspensions overturned and criminal charges against them dropped.