Education
School Closures Alone Won’t Win Families Back
Minneapolis Public Schools has room for 43,000 students and fewer than 30,000 enrolled. Ward 7’s council member says closing buildings is only half the fix.
An Outdoor Classroom Takes Shape in the School Forest
A 16-year-old Life Scout and Kenwood parents teamed up to give the school forest by Cedar Lake a place to play and learn in nature.
A Prologue to the Kids’ Issue : Ewe Won’t Believe It! It’s Time for the Kids’ Issue Again!
Amelia Bush is a managing editor of The Emory Wheel at Emory University in Atlanta and is interning at the Hill & Lake Press. She grew up in Kenwood.
Challenging the College Process: The Truth Behind an Unsustainable System
Sonia Kharbanda (18) examines the college application process
Short Story: Sally Skunk’s First Day of School
Sally Skunk’s first day at Emerald Elementary takes an unexpected turn when a magical treasure hunt leads her into a dangerous forest.
48th in the Nation: A Wake-Up Call for School Counseling in Minnesota
Minnesota ranks 48th in the nation for student-to-counselor ratios as student mental health needs rise. A new state bill aims to expand school counseling and strengthen support for students.
