Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
MPR News with Angela Davis
Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

As new COVID-19 cases spike, some schools rethink their plans

A sign welcoming students back to school
A sign welcomes kindergarten students back to school at Our Lady of Peace Catholic School.
Myah Christenson | MPR News file

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

This will be a school year like no other. That’s about the only thing certain about it right now.

Many school districts have unveiled their reopening plans for the upcoming school year — in-person learning, distance learning or a hybrid — following the guidance of Gov. Tim Walz’s administration.

But as active COVID-19 cases reach an all-time high in Minnesota, some of these districts are reconsidering their back-to-school plans, switching from hybrid models to distance-learning only, or pushing back semester start dates.

MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with three stakeholders and decision-makers about the start of the school year — its challenges and opportunities.

Guests:

  • Luther Heller is the superintendent of Montevideo Public Schools.

  • Mauri Friestleben is the principal of North Community High School in Minneapolis.

  • Jenny Yang is a member of the Coalition of Asian American Leaders education work group and a mother of a second-grade student in Osseo Area Schools.

Use the audio player above to listen to the program.

Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.