A program that aims to close the academic achievement gap in Minneapolis and put economically disadvantaged children on a path to college is celebrating a milestone today. The Northside Achievement Zone — which provides a variety of social and educational services in a 13- by 18-block area of north Minneapolis, has enrolled its 500th family. Read more →
A large population of people, disproportionately African-American men, are coming out of prisons trying to find a way back into society. Read more →
A state ratings system for early-education options is giving most participating providers the highest ranking possible.
A new national study shows the pool of future teachers remains predominantly white.
A new Twin Cities program aims to link high-school age youth with Latino and Somali-American host families this summer.
Hussein Samatar, a Minneapolis school board member who has been considering a mayoral bid, announced today on Facebook that he has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia.
The Minneapolis foundation launches a public-awareness campaign to close the educational achievement gap.
Beekeeping project seeking to expand
About 600 students at Patrick Henry High School will get a glimpse of some celebrities today. Actress Mia Farrow and the Jonas Brothers will be on hand to help launch an international charity’s new education program that includes a big youth rally in Minneapolis in October.
A new generation of Minnesota immigrants puts a strain on language tutoring programs.