New Report Undercounts Minnesota’s Teachers of Color
In September, the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) published their first official report on the breakdown of teacher […]
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My Daughter’s Disability Was Not Her Destiny—and the Right School Made all the Difference
My daughter sat quietly at the table, just staring at the paraprofessional as he quizzed her. He got louder and […]
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 MoreShape Our Work for MN Students. Join Community Allies.
You are our ally. We want your help to inform our work for Minnesota students. At EdAllies, we work to […]
Read MoreMeet Our 2018-19 EdFellows
This year, we are thrilled to welcome two new EdFellows to the EdAllies family: Linnea Mengar and CJ Ellsworth, both […]
Read MoreThe Education Conference Report is Out: Here’s What You Need to Know
For the past week, a legislative conference committee has been working to reconcile the differences between education bills that the […]
Read MoreConference Committee is Under Way: Where do Key Education Issues Stand?
We’re nearing the end of another lively legislative session. In the coming weeks, the state’s senators and representatives will work […]
Read MoreWhat’s the Legislature up to on Education? Your Mid-Session Recap
The 2018 state legislative session is well under way and education has again become a priority for our lawmakers. While […]
Read MoreWhy We’re Standing with Parents in Calling for Summative School Ratings
Working in education policy, I spend a lot of time navigating Minnesota’s school report card. As a community member, I […]
Read MoreEdAllies at the Capitol: Our 2018 Priorities
The 2018 legislative session kicked off on Feb. 20, and since it’s a short session, things are already in full […]
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 […]
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