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Minnesota schools prepare for elementary students' return
It's like the first day of class again, but with real reasons for teachers, staff to have jitters.

Summer school could be an option for more Minn. students this year
Some federal aid may go toward offsetting "learning loss"caused by pandemic hurdles.

Minn. students try to navigate a chaotic pandemic school year
As students struggle with loss, they long for a return to routine. Nearing the halfway mark of the school year, school leaders are wrestling with how to get many of them back in the classroom.

Minnesota schools eager for federal COVID-19 relief aid
As with the last round of stimulus funds, schools are expected to have some flexibility in deciding how to spend the money.

In the pandemic, field trips go virtual for Minnesota students
In classrooms or at home, students have more options for virtual tours and visits.

Minnesota schools announce plans for elementary students' return
Several large school districts plans to reopen elementary schools.

Elementary schools in Minn. can open Jan. 18 with new safety protocols
The state will leave the decision to reopen to local school districts.

Minnesota sticks with its school plans as pressure to reopen grows
Rising spread of COVID-19 and staffing shortages have sent more than half of Minnesota's public districts and charter schools into full-timedistance learning. And there's little indication that students could be back to schools anytime soon.