Minnesota schools will not be punished if they fall short of the state's instruction time laws because of last week's dangerous weather, Gov. Tim Walz's office said. Classes have already been canceled across the Minneapolis metro area for a fourth consecutive day due to snow and cold.

School mental health services are expected to get a boost from new money the Michigan Legislature appropriated last year. Many public school districts and school-based health centers are expected to tap into $30 million in new state mental health funds to address unmet needs at more than 1,500 schools.

SICO has introduced the Enriched Dining Experience, with the goal of helping K12 schools create more exciting, profitable and efficient dining spaces. The portfolio includes free interior design consultation, and a product line of dining tables, booths, chairs, signage, trash receptacles and serving line accessories to manage queue lines.

When it comes to teaching students about slavery, teachers often stumble through the topic. In the worst cases, they use poorly conceived lessons that end up inflaming students and communities. One idea is moving beyond textbooks, which often use inadequate or inaccurate descriptions, to include records and firsthand accounts. Another way is to get out of the classrooms by visiting museums and historic sites.