Families, educators, and students themselves need a voice in conversations about education practices and policymaking. Through the EdAllies blog, we elevate diverse perspectives to foster a candid dialogue about what students need and how schools can support them. We also regularly report back on our policy work, keeping our partners in-the-know on key issues.

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October 2025 Research Rundown

For October’s Research Rundown—our curated list of recent, relevant research we think is worth adding to the education equity conversation—we […]

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Guest Post

Madie Spartz

September 2025 Research Rundown

Beyond “I’m Not a Math Person”: How Rigorous Math Builds Confidence and Closes Gender Gaps

Statement from Josh Crosson, Executive Director of EdAllies, on the Annunciation Catholic School tragedy

August 2025 Research Rundown

July 2025 Research Rundown

EdLines from Washington: Tracking Federal Policy and Its Impact on Minnesota

June 2025 Research Rundown

Guest Post

Madie Spartz

Task Force Awakens: A Deep Dive into Minnesota’s 2025 K-12 Budget Bill

May 2025 Research Rundown

April 2025 Research Rundown

Omnibus Turbulence and Bipartisan Bright Spots: A Mid-Session Look at Education Legislation

Guest Post

Madie Spartz

March 2025 Research Rundown

Don’t Let Minnesota Make San Francisco’s Math Mistake

January 2025 Research Rundown

Reading the Fine Print: What Governor Walz’s Budget Could Mean for Schools

For Good…or Gridlock? Power Sharing Before the Session

December 2024 Research Rundown

November 2024 Research Rundown

October 2024 Research Rundown

Reading Between the Lines: What the Read Act 2.0 Means for Your School Year

September 2024 Research Rundown

August 2024 Research Rundown

July 2024 Research Rundown

June 2024 Research Rundown

May 2024 Research Rundown

Cutting Through the Noise: What Mattered for Kids in the 2024 Legislative Session

April 2024 Research Rundown

Conference Committees Tackle Final Details on K-12 Bills. Will Key Provisions Get Across the Finish Line?

March 2024 Research Rundown

2024 Mid-Session Madness: Which Student-Centered Policies Will Advance?

Attendance Is a Huge Problem, But There Is No Easy Solution

How Will New Legislation on Dangerous Holds in Schools Impact Students & Families?

Parents—Save Those Receipts! Information on K-12 Tax Credits

February 2024 Research Rundown

More Progression this Session: A Look at EdAllies’ 2024 Policy Priorities

Dangerous Hold Protections for Kids Are Simple and Don’t Need to be Repealed

January 2024 Research Rundown

Decoding Literacy Incentive Aid

December 2023 Research Rundown

November 2023 Research Rundown

October 2023 Research Rundown

September 2023 Research Rundown

August 2023 Research Rundown

What Can Families Expect to See from the READ Act?

July 2023 Research Rundown

EdAllies Gets amplifiED

June 2023 Research Rundown

A Wrap on the 2023 Session: Tenacious DFL

May 2023 Research Rundown

Going Backwards on PreK-3 Suspensions & Expulsions

At the Capitol, Dual Credit Programs Fail to Make the Cut

Community Action Team: Eliminating Barriers for Prospective Teachers of Color

A Big Session Lies Ahead for Kids. What Are We Working On This Year?

Teacher engaging in the classroom

Why Do Prospective Teachers of Color Walk Away? Join the Community Action Team

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MDE is Getting a New Commissioner. Who Should Gov. Walz Appoint?

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Twice Exceptional Students and their Educational Rights

MCA proficiency trend lines drop for both math and reading between 2018-22, with math falling further than reading

Benchmarking Student Data Is Key to Understanding Proficiency

July 2022 Research Rundown

The Broken Promise of Advanced Coursework for Students of Color (Like Me)

A Wrap on the 2022 Session: Nothing Happened in the Room Where it Happens

Legislators Need to Know What I Learned About Exclusionary Discipline

A Student Take: 7 Ways to Improve Student Mental Health

Students are Fighting Mental Health Challenges Every Day. Who’s Going to Help?

What Are You? Putting an End to Guessing Games with Disaggregated Data

Racist Incidents are Increasing. Can Ethnic Studies Address the Problem?

MN Youth Can’t Succeed without Proper Access to Mental Health Support

Experiencing MN’s Patterns of Exclusion in Advanced Coursework

Fighting for Our Kids: Special Education Services Need an Overhaul. But Will MN Invest?

In the Homestretch of Session, What’s Up for Debate in Education? Kids Deserve a Deal

The Time to Prioritize Literacy is Now

New Bill Would Put Free, Accessible Period Products in Schools—and Keep Kids in Class

Buckle Up! A Unique Session Ahead with High Stakes for Kids

Four Qualities of an Effective Ethnic Studies Teacher

Attention Minnesota Teachers: New Literacy Training is Here

We’re Tackling School Nutrition. Here’s Why Policymakers Should Care Too.

Students Don’t Need Mindful Moments. They Need Change.

December 2021 Research Rundown

November 2021 Research Rundown

Less Than Half of MN Students Completed the FAFSA. It’s Time for State Action.

Black Boys: Love Them, Nurture Them, Empower Them

October 2021 Research Rundown

From Parent to Parent: Seeing Each Other Amidst Uncertainty

September 2021 Research Rundown

A Back-to-School Q&A: What MN Students Are Saying

What Parents Want Teachers to Know

The Pandemic Harmed Kids’ Learning: 3 Important Next Steps

Preparing for MCA Scores: 6 Strategies to Address Lost Learning

August 2021 Research Rundown

5 Things Educators Can Do in the Middle of a CRT Controversy

MDE Decides How They Will Spend ARP Money

July 2021 Research Rundown

Declining Enrollment Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 2021 Research Rundown

Atypical Symptoms of Autism Meant My Daughter Went Years Without the School Support We Needed

Legislators Finally Reach a Deal on K-12 Bill. What Did (& Didn’t) Make the Cut?

As a First-Gen College Student, High-Level High School Courses Made the Difference in my Success

Next Up: Special Session! What We’re Watching on Education

May 2021 Research Rundown

6 Responses for People in Your Life Who Want to Ban Critical Race Theory