GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * More States Introducing Legislation for Phone-free Schools Written by Catrin Wigfall To help reduce classroom distractions, curb online bullying, and encourage face-to-face interactions among students, more states are introducing legislation on cell phone use during school. North   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 18 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * 12 projects receive Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom funding * * * Twelve Minnesota educators looking to provide more agricultural experiences for their students have received 2025 Agricultural Literacy Grants from the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation. The grants are designed to support agriculture and food systems education efforts from kindergarten to hig  more