Newsletters, updates, and more from AMSD.

SAINT PAUL —2026 is a major election year with all of the state’s constitutional offices and State House and Senate seats on the ballot. There will be many new faces…

SAINT PAUL — It has been a challenging year in education to say the least. Well beyond the typical session politics in an election year, the 2026 Minnesota legislative session…

SAINT PAUL — With the 2026 legislative session quickly winding down, the Minnesota Senate has passed two bills that would provide modest supplemental funding to help school districts mitigate looming…

SAINT PAUL — Most Districts Face Significant Budget Challenges for 2026-27 School Year. AMSD member school districts are projecting a combined budget shortfall of more than $223 million for the…

SAINT PAUL — The 2026 legislative session convenes on Feb. 17, 2026. While the AMSD Board recognizes that the biennial budget was adopted last legislative session, the reality is that…

SAINT PAUL — Congratulations to the 14 AMSD member school districts who passed referendum questions Nov. 4. Education funding in Minnesota has long been a State and local partnership—and voters…

SAINT PAUL — Minnesota schools are at a population crossroads as the state — and our school districts — must prepare not only for declining birth rates statewide, but the…

SAINT PAUL — Fifteen AMSD school districts will have 21 referendum questions on the ballot on Nov. 4 — a significant number that speaks to the financial challenges Minnesota school…

Prior Lake-Savage Supt. Michael Thomas testifies early in the session to the Senate Education Policy Committee. SAINT PAUL — On June 9, three weeks following the adjournment of the regular…

SAINT PAUL —A special session will be needed to complete work on the state budget. The Legislature adjourned the 2025 session on May 19 after passing several of the budget…