Special Session Round-Two Ends with Nothing Accomplished for Students
Minnesota’s second special session adjourned Tuesday, with legislators coming to an agreement on a highly debated police accountability bill. But […]
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Public Eye is on Education. Will this Translate to Action During Special Session?
This article was updated July 20 to reflect the introduction of HF96. For the second time this summer Governor Walz […]
Read MoreCommunity Sounds Off at the Capitol on Distance Learning Barriers
In June, Minnesota’s House Education Policy and Finance committees came together for a series of informational hearings to better understand […]
Read MoreBig Policies Pass in Special Session, But Much Work Remains
Last week, legislators came back for a one-week special session with a renewed call to address racial equity. Leaders brought […]
Read MoreFlurry of Activity on Education During Special Session
Legislators came into special session last Friday with numerous priorities, hopes to advance several education policies that didn’t pass in […]
Read More2020 Session Wrap-Up: What Passed, What Didn’t (and What Still Has a Chance)?
The 2020 legislative session was not what anyone expected. COVID-19’s devastating impact on Minnesota students and their access to a […]
Read MoreWill Key COVID-19 Education Bill Pass Before Session Adjourns?
With under a week left of the regular legislative session, the Minnesota House and Senate are still working behind the […]
Read MoreMinnesota, We Have a Problem: Students Need Internet Access for Distance Learning
Minnesota students have been distance learning for about a month and are set to continue through at least the remainder […]
Read More2019 Charter Legislative Update
During the 2019 legislative session, several bills passed with a direct impact on charter schools, and many more were considered […]
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