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May 10, 2013

Issue of the Week: The Conference Committee on HF 630 (Education Finance Omnibus bill) began meetings this week.   Why it Matters: HF 630 passed the MN House of Representatives first (before the companion bill SF 453 passed the Senate) so the bills are now both referred to as HFRead more…

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May 3, 2013

Issue of the Week: Restrictive Procedures legislation is included in SF 978 (Senate Education Policy bill) and HF 630 (Education Finance Omnibus bill). The bills include language that clarifies the conditions and circumstances under which properly trained school district staff may use prone restraint procedures to ensure a safe learningRead more…

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April 26, 2013

Issue of the Week: The House and Senate Omnibus Education Finance bills pass the floor in their respective bodies. Why it Matters: The House Education Finance Omnibus bill passed the House floor on April 23, 2013 on a final vote of 83-50. Amendments adopted on the House floor: A66 AmendmentRead more…

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Guest Blog Post: Replacing with Relevance: Making Minnesota Assessments More Meaningful

The following AMSD Guest Blog Post was submitted by Matthew Mohs, Interim Chief Academic Officer, Saint Paul Public Schools. “In most other countries, tests are used to inform curriculum improvement and professional development, and to determine student pathways after middle or high school, but not to serve as arbiters ofRead more…

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