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Minnesota’s Governor’s Race: Where The Candidates Stand on Education

All eyes are on Minnesota’s open Governor’s race this year, with Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth on the GOP ticket […]

October Research Rundown: Postsecondary pathways for rural students, racial disparities in school funding, and more!

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

September Research Rundown: Exclusionary Discipline, Teacher Performance Pay, and School Spending

Published: September, 2026 For September’s Research Rundown—our curated list of recent, relevant research we think is worth adding to the […]

Understanding Minnesota’s MCA Scores: A Guide for Families, Educators, and Communities

Every year, the release of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) scores ramps up public discussion on the state of our […]

March 2026 Research Rundown

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

February 2026 Research Rundown

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

Short Session, Big Stakes: EdAllies’ 2026 Legislative Priorities

It feels like we say this every year, but the 2026 legislative session is shaping up to be a doozy. […]

Attendance in the Face of ICE Operations

In the past month, the chaos and fear in communities across Minnesota have caused major drops in attendance across the […]

January 2026 Research Rundown

As a reminder, in last month’s Research Rundown, we highlighted new research on the negative effects of immigration enforcement on […]

December 2025 Research Rundown

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

November 2025 Research Rundown

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

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 […]

September 2025 Research Rundown

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

August 2025 Research Rundown

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

July 2025 Research Rundown

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

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

Author’s note: Changes and developments within the federal government are moving quickly. The information in this blog is accurate as […]

June 2025 Research Rundown

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

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

Editor’s Note: On June 14, a senseless act of violence claimed the lives of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and […]

May 2025 Research Rundown

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

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

(EdAllies also discussed mid-session updates on our first-ever live recording of the amplifiED podcast on LinkedIn Live You can stream […]

March 2025 Research Rundown

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

January 2025 Research Rundown

In honor of our current political gridlock, we’re focusing January’s Research Rundown—our curated list of recent, relevant research we think […]

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

It may have gotten lost in the seemingly endless news cycle about the Minnesota Legislature, but an important part of […]

December 2024 Research Rundown

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

November 2024 Research Rundown

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

October 2024 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’re […]

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

The start of a new school year brings excitement, nerves, and a host of possibilities. It also brings questions for […]

September 2024 Research Rundown

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

August 2024 Research Rundown

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

July 2024 Research Rundown

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

June 2024 Research Rundown

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

May 2024 Research Rundown

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

April 2024 Research Rundown

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

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

As the end of the legislative session approaches, lawmakers head into one of the final steps in the legislative process: […]

March 2024 Research Rundown

For our March Research Rundown of the year—our curated list of recent, relevant research we think is worth adding to […]

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

The debate around prone restraint and school resource officers (SROs) has dominated education conversations at the Capitol this year. A […]

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

Last year, Minnesota made major investments in children and families—both within the school walls and outside of them. There were […]

February 2024 Research Rundown

This year, the debate around the use of prone restraint by School Resource Officers (SROs) is dominating education policy conversations […]

January 2024 Research Rundown

For our first Research Rundown of 2024—our curated list of recent, relevant research we think is worth adding to the […]

Decoding Literacy Incentive Aid

After the passage of the Read Act in 2023, literacy in Minnesota is receiving renewed attention, as it should. Reading […]

December 2023 Research Rundown

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

November 2023 Research Rundown

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

October 2023 Research Rundown

Building a strong pipeline of special education teachers is a hot topic in education policy in Minnesota. On the one […]

September 2023 Research Rundown

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

August 2023 Research Rundown

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

What Can Families Expect to See from the READ Act?

You’ve probably heard a lot about the READ Act: the $75 million investment in literacy that lawmakers say will change […]

July 2023 Research Rundown

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

June 2023 Research Rundown

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

May 2023 Research Rundown

Welcome to the return of the Research Rundown, EdAllies’ curated list of recent research we think is worth adding to […]

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

It’s been a busy few months at the Capitol and legislators are gearing up for the final sprint after their […]

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