Benchmarking Student Data Is Key to Understanding Proficiency
On August 25, the Minnesota Department of Education released the 2021-2022 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) data. A week later the […]
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3 Simple Ways to Make the Most of the MCAs
As a 15-year veteran public school teacher and a parent, I know just how important the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments are. […]
Read More2019 Legislative Session: What We’re Working on for MN Kids
The 2019 state legislative session kicked off last Tuesday, and policymakers have already laid out some of their top policy […]
Read MoreTrue Life: Teacher Prep Didn’t Prepare Me to Teach
When I’m being honest with myself, I know I had no business in front of a classroom. I had no […]
Read MoreConcerns 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 […]
Read MoreBut Can They Read? Why We Should Care About Student Test Scores
I care about my students’ test scores. That sentiment is a bit taboo nowadays, especially in “progressive” and “liberal” circles, […]
Read MoreMinnesota, 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 […]
Read MoreMinnesota’s ESSA Plan: What Changed, What Didn’t, and What Still Can
This week, after a year and a half of planning, the Minnesota Department of Education submitted our state’s Every Student […]
Read MoreStop 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 […]
Read MoreAct Now: Call for Stronger Accountability and Transparency Under ESSA
By now, you’ve probably heard that the Minnesota Department of Education has released its draft plan for the federal Every […]
Read MoreMinnesota MCA Results Were Flat (Again). Where Do We Go From Here?
This Monday, when MDE released the 2017 MCA results, I was hoping for the best: Big gains in math and […]
Read MoreA Call for Transparency in MN’s ESSA Plan
Last week, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) presented to the Legislature its draft plan for the Every Student Succeeds […]
Read MoreICYMI: 6 Education Policy Changes to Watch
Although Minnesota’s 2017 legislative session has technically been over for weeks, the Legislature and governor have some lingering disagreements, which […]
Read MoreCapitol Update: What’s Happening with Teacher Licensure, Early Learning, & More
Since the 2017 state legislative kicked off in January, EdAllies has been working to ensure that state legislators do what’s […]
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