In Swift Reversal, Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Cancels Plan To Close Schools

The announcement surprised some board members, who were “blindsided” by the superintendent’s announcement.

Some Twin Cities School Districts Are Booming While Others Shrink: See The List

Minneapolis just backed off closing schools. State data shows one west metro district led Minnesota in adding kids.

U Of M Announces Massive Budget Cuts As 'Baby Bust' Looms

The university says the change isn't temporary. Here's where a shrinking pool of future college students comes in.

2027 U.S. News Rankings: See Where Your MN College Landed

Dozens of Minnesota colleges earned spots this year, and a new scoring formula shook up where many of them landed.

Full List Released: One Minnesota High School Topped Every Other For National Merit Semifinalists

See the full list of more than 270 Minnesota semifinalists, plus which school produced the most.

New Records Reveal Another Minneapolis Public Schools' Accounting Error — $4.1 Million

The troubled finance department is struggling amid high turnover and bad tech.

Is Your Kid's School On This National Merit List?

Eleven Minnesota seniors will receive college-sponsored scholarships worth up to $2,000 a year toward their undergraduate studies.

These MN Public High Schools Have The Highest Average SAT, ACT Scores

Niche’s 2026 college prep ranking lists Minnesota public schools where average ACT scores reach 30 and average SAT scores top 1,400.

Minneapolis Teacher Helps Students Build Professionalism Through Performing Arts

From a brand partner: Colleague Tory Peterson says Kevin Werner Hohlstein goes above and beyond for students and school events.

See How Minneapolis' Test Scores Compare Amid National Reading Decline

The new analysis of test scores looks at how student performance was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Which Twin Cities Districts Pay Teachers The Most?

State data shows average licensed teacher salaries for traditional public school districts in the seven-county metro.

Minneapolis Public Schools Puts 3 Key Finance Leaders On Leave

The officials on leave are Ibrahima Diop, senior finance officer; Tarior Chapinduka, director of finance; and Aaron Gilbert, controller.

Here's How Much Federal Money Minnesota School Districts Receive

Use our tool to look up your district. https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/22/heres-how-much-federal-money-minnesota-school-districts-rece

Most Minnesota School Districts Haven't Recovered Test Scores After The Pandemic

The Minnesota Reformer spoke to two districts that did.

Minnesota Students Walk Out Of Schools In Demonstration For Gun Control

Coming to school every day with the risk of a shooting hanging over our heads is detrimental to everything,” Bella Carls-Rehovsky said.

These Are Minnesota’s Most Liberal And Most Conservative Colleges

Niche ranked the most liberal and most conservative colleges in Minnesota for 2026, based on student surveys.

These Minnesota Colleges Have the Lowest Acceptance Rates In 2025

A new report shows which Minnesota colleges have the most competitive admissions.

The Top 30 High Schools In MN For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings on the best high schools in the country, and dozens in Minnesota made the list.

This MN University Ranked Among World’s Best By US News

The latest edition of the Best Global Universities includes schools from more than 100 countries.

Mystery, Fear Surround ICE Detention Of U Of MN Grad Student

The university said it was not notified in advance of the detention and did not share any information with federal authorities.

ACLU Sues Over Handmaid's Tale 'Book Ban' In Minnesota School District

The lawsuit says at least 46 books, including "The Kite Runner" and "The Handmaid's Tale," have been pulled due to a new district policy.

MDE Asks For Comments, Stories Amid US Education Department Shutdown

State education officials launched a portal for Minnesotans to submit accounts of the ways federal education cuts are impacting them.

Trump Administration Warns U Of MN Could Face Antisemitism Penalties

The letter comes days after the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University.

These Are The Best Schools In MN: 2024 Rankings

Minnesota figured prominently in several data analyses and study-driven rankings for education from U.S. News & World Report and Niche.

These Are The Best Elementary Schools In MN: U.S. News Ranking

U.S. News based the 2025 rankings on data from the U.S. Department of Education.

31 MN Colleges Among Best In Country, U.S. News Says

This year, U.S. News prioritized social mobility factors, including manageable debt and post-graduate career success.

These Are The Top Charter Schools In MN: Niche

In 1991, Minnesota passed the first charter school law in the nation. There are now close to 300 charter schools in the state.

When Do You Stop For A School Bus? Know The Law In MN

When Minnesota schools open, motorists may be a bit rusty about what to do when encountering a stopped school bus.

15 MN High Schools With The Best Teachers Heading Into Fall 2024

Teachers are the bedrock of education, and parents want to know if their public school district has the best.

MN Hast 5th-Worst Early Education System: Report

Minnesota has the fifth-worst early education system in the U.S., according to a report published Tuesday from WalletHub.

Bachelor Degrees With Highest, Lowest Salaries In MN: List

Here are the top five and bottom five bachelor's degrees when it comes to earnings after seven years.

15 MN High Schools With The Best Teachers Heading Into Fall 2024

Niche's 2024 national rankings include data on 94,058 public schools, 30,809 private schools, and 12,192 school districts.

Top 25 Public MN High Schools Heading Into Fall 2024

Niche's 2024 Best Schools and Districts rankings include data on 94,058 public schools, 30,809 private schools, and 12,192 school districts.

Here's How Much Teachers In MN Make, New Data Shows

Adjusted for inflation, the nation’s K-12 public school teachers made 5 percent less than they did 10 years ago, according to the report.

3 Twin Cities Students Selected As U.S. Presidential Scholars

Three students from Minnesota are among the 60th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, the U.S. Department of Education announced Friday.

15 MN High Schools With The Best Teachers

A new study looked at the best high school teachers in Minnesota.

Tuition Costs At Twin Cities’ Private High Schools: US News

Parents choosing a private high school education for their children have many to choose from in the Twin Cities metro area.

12 MN High Schools Make U.S. News 2024 ‘Best’ Ranking

In the 2024 Best High Schools list, Minnesota ranks No. 36 among U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

5 MN School Districts Among 250 ‘Most Envied’ In US, New Survey Finds

Test Prep Insight’s list of the “Most Envied School Districts in the US” is based on a survey of 3,000 parents.

MN Student Loan Borrowers Could Get Email Saying Debt Is Erased

A new round of 153,000 people getting their student loans forgiven may include borrowers in Minnesota.