BURNSVILLE, Minn — STEP Academy officials said the school is taking steps to pay off its debt after letting go teachers, administrators, and people who worked in operations to balance their budget.

ST PAUL, Minn. — Charter School STEP Academy in St. Paul is at risk of shutting down after an Oct. 4 board meeting showed the academy had 117 fewer students enrolled than planned, leading to them ...

If STEP Academy closes, it would be the largest charter school failure in history. CATHY WURZER: Our top story, a Minnesota charter school is on the brink of closing. Last night at a board meeting for ...

STEP Academy wins reprieve from regulators while Athlos Academy of St. Cloud faces loss of its charter Lower-than-expected enrollment continues to challenge both Minnesota charter schools, but STEP ...

One of the largest charter schools in Minnesota is on the brink of collapse after its leaders gambled on an expensive and allegedly improper expansion into Burnsville that put it in a deep financial ...