Randee Wrobel’s curiosity fills her eyes with tears of protest as her dad, Randy, escorts her out of the garage and locks the door. At four years old, she loves being around while he works on …

The Como Park boys’ swimming team made history during the 2025-26 season by winning the Section 4A Championship, the first section title for the team in its 47-year history. In the regular season, …

More than 50 Minnesota school districts continue to use so-called seclusion rooms, according to data obtained by the Minnesota Disability Law Center . Districts use seclusion rooms for children with …

Teaching and learning in our schools have experienced disruption before. Six years ago, the pandemic forced a closure of schools and a shift to distance learning which was less than ideal. Now …

Did you know 25 books in a home library can lead to an average increase of two years in educational attainment for children? Home libraries significantly influence children’s development by shaping …

The first curling club in the Twin Cities was the St. Paul Curling Club (470 Selby Ave.) whose history started in 1885. Less than two miles away sits the Frogtown Curling Club (743 Western Ave. N), …

Mychal Threets is sharing library joy around the world. At the National Council of Teachers of English(NCTE) 2025 conference, Threets filled the auditorium with an abundance of joy and hope for the …

“We are so grateful to our communities for passing the referendum,” St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Stacie Stanley said as she looks to the future. “This money goes towards keeping our …

Thirty Como Park students who are interested in health care careers spent a December school day at the Regions Hospital Simulation Center to learn about where doctors, nurses and medical staff work …

After a year full of engaging and joyful partnerships, Hamline Elementary and Hamline University ended 2025 with exciting collaborations in science and art. It’s not everyday you see liquid …

9th graders to Landmark Center Como’s 3DE (three-dimensional education) program launched for all freshmen in the fall of 2024. The 2025-2026 school year has seen 3DE expand to keep serving this …

Career Pathways Public Charter Secondary School celebrates its 10th year serving students and families. Located on Pierce Butler and Hamline, Career Pathways serves approximately 125 students in …

The Hamline to Hamline Collaboration had a lot to be thankful for in the month of November: two community-centered academic pairings brought Hamline University and Hamline Elementary students …

When Foxaleece McGee became a single mother to her son, she found herself unsure of the best way to care for him and herself while obtaining an education. Years earlier, McGee had heard about the …

The fall of 2025 has been a magical time in the Como Park Athletic Department punctuated by the activities of Halloween weekend. On Friday, Oct. 31 the Como Park boys’ soccer team played for …

Voters will decide this fall whether Saint Paul Public Schools will be allotted more funding under a proposed levy amendment. SPPS will need to make budget reductions of at least $37 million in cuts …

Como Park senior Aleia Lueck has earned the prestigious honor of being named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Less than 1% of high school students nationwide obtain this elite recognition. …

For 18 Como Park students, the best part of their summer is easy to identify – a weeklong trip exploring Costa Rica’s natural wonders. Spanish teacher Leah Deiman and health teacher Lynn …

n response to a wave of recent cyberattacks that have disrupted city services and raised alarms across Twin Cities, Metro State University is hosting a free cybersecurity awareness event Think Safe …

The Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul has a rich cultural history. As a proud daughter of Rondo, I share this history during bus tours. Each tour takes participants on a historical journey through the …