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Minnesota just achieved its highest high school graduation rate ever at 84.9%, with especially strong gains among American Indian students. The milestone reflects years of investment in student support, from universal school meals to expanded mental health resources.
A small-town Minnesota team just made history by dominating the state championship after nail-biting wins all week. Hills-Beaver Creek crushed their opponent 64-33 to capture their first basketball title in school history.
When the federal government ended its 43-year Blue Ribbon Schools program, Minnesota refused to let eight exceptional schools go unrecognized. The state created its own awards to celebrate schools excelling in student achievement and closing gaps between student groups.
Pike Lake Elementary and seven other Minnesota schools are being celebrated for exceptional student achievement after a federal recognition program ended. The state stepped up to honor schools that were making education excellence a reality for all students.
High school dance teams from across Minnesota brought their A-game to the state championships, with fans and coaches creating an electric atmosphere of support. West central Minnesota teams competed in both jazz and high kick divisions, proving small towns have big spirit.
Marist High School runner Tori Sherman shattered her school's 1,500-meter record by four full seconds at a major Oregon track meet. The rising star clocked 4:41.86, marking a breakthrough moment in her athletic journey.
A Tallahassee cheerleading team just claimed the top prize at the country's most prestigious high school championship. The Chiles High School Timberwolves dominated their division with a nearly ten-point lead.
Carter Young just made Minnesota high school wrestling history with 510 career takedowns and 190 wins. The Pierz senior is chasing one more milestone: becoming just the third wrestler in his school's history to reach 200 victories.
Five teens overcoming substance use disorder walked the stage at Hope Academy's graduation, marking years of perseverance and second chances. Indiana's only recovery high school just celebrated its 20th class of graduates heading to college and careers.
Four Minnesota high school softball teams made history Friday, with two schools hoisting their first-ever state championships. The victories capped a season of unforgettable moments for players, coaches, and communities across the state.
Utah high school athletes are proving that hard work, dedication, and teamwork create champions both on and off the field. From swimming to wrestling to basketball, these six student athletes are leading their teams to victory while inspiring their communities.
A high school athlete just broke a track record that stood for over three decades. Thor Springman's incredible performance is earning him recognition as athlete of the month.
A growing Australian community that waited two decades for a high school just got the green light for construction. The new Gracemere High School will welcome its first students in 2028.
Two California high school seniors just proved that personal bests are made to be beaten. At recent track meets, they shattered their own school records in incredible displays of determination.
Oscar Hoglund rewrote his high school's diving record books this season and proved he belongs among Minnesota's best. The Delano/Watertown-Mayer junior capped his historic year with an 11th place finish at the state meet.
Rural Minnesota school districts are leading a clean energy revolution with electric buses that cost less to run and keep kids healthier. What started with one district in 2017 has grown to 148 buses serving students across the state.
Thirteen high school teams packed TCO Stadium for Minnesota's flag football championship, showing exactly why the sport deserves official recognition. With 104 schools fielding teams and the Olympics adding flag football in 2028, momentum is building fast.
Every public school in Utah now has high-speed internet after a remote Navajo Nation high school received fiber connectivity. The 200-mile network ends a decade-long digital divide for students who couldn't research colleges or stream lessons without freezing screens.
After losing in last year's semifinals, a determined high school bowling team from Middlesex, New Jersey practiced all summer and winter to claim their school's first state championship. Their hard work paid off when they defeated top-seeded Kinnelon in a thrilling Group 1 final.
A New Jersey high school just proved that academic excellence and accessibility can go hand in hand. Hoboken High School earned a national Bronze distinction for expanding college-level opportunities while helping students succeed.
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