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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 […]

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Which Students and Schools Are in the Cruz-Guzman Lawsuit?

For those following Cruz-Guzman v. State of Minnesota—an ongoing lawsuit examining racial imbalance in Twin Cities schools—you might have missed […]

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Cruz-Guzman is Headed to Trial. Here’s What You Need to Know

This morning, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a much-anticipated decision on whether to dismiss Cruz-Guzman v. State of Minnesota. The gist […]

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Centering the School Integration Conversation on What Matters Most

As kids around the state start their summer break, I’m anxiously tracking a court case that could have a huge […]

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Dr. Howard Fuller Cuts Through the Noise on Parent Choice

Last week, EdAllies was honored to host Dr. Howard Fuller for a panel discussion on school choice, alongside local education […]

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6 Tips to Help You Advocate for Your Child’s Education

As a parent, one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is how hard, and important, it is to advocate for […]

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The Court’s Role in Education: Why the Cruz-Guzman Lawsuit is a Big Deal

Today, the Minnesota Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Cruz-Guzman v. State of Minnesota, a lawsuit alleging that the […]

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Concerns Over Charters and School Segregation are Misplaced

An Associated Press article over the weekend and a Minnesota Public Radio segment this morning revealed how often conversations about […]

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6 Reasons Why the “Parents Just Need to be More Involved” Argument Needs to Go

Working in education advocacy, I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard, seen, or read the argument that parent […]

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Minnesota, It’s Time to Break Up With the ACT

I realize what I’m about to say is unpopular. Minnesota prides itself on how many high schoolers take—and do well […]

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Standing with Dreamers

6,255. That’s how many young Minnesotans are estimated to be directly impacted by President Trump’s decision yesterday to phase out the […]

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Stop Lying! Telling the Truth About School Choice

It’s back to school. An exciting yet nerve-racking time, especially for families starting out at new schools. There are few […]

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What’s in a Name? Five Ways to Affirm Students’ Identities

As teachers head back to school, and move from learning who students are on paper to who they are as […]

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Minnesota Students, Educators, and Advocates Reflect on Charlottesville

Last week, our team spent a lot of time reflecting on Charlottesville. The hatred and violence of the white supremacists […]

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