While Minnesota is Seeing Incremental Gains in Teachers of Color, Work Remains to Diversify the Teacher Workforce In positive news regarding Minnesota’s efforts to diversify the state’s teaching ranks, the…
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Twelve AMSD school districts went to Minnesota voters on Nov. 5 this year, with 13 referendum questions on the ballot — a significant number that speaks to the financial challenges…
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Twelve AMSD school districts will have 13 referendum questions on the ballot on Nov. 5 — a significant number that speaks to the financial challenges Minnesota school districts face even…
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Founded in 1974, this year marks AMSD’s 50th anniversary as an organization advocating on behalf of public education in Minnesota. AMSD was formed under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act…
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SAINT PAUL —The 2024 legislative session concluded shortly before midnight on Sunday, May 19 amidst partisan rancor over a combined omnibus tax and supplemental funding bill. The Omnibus Education Finance…
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In this month's issue: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools: Engaging Community Voices Session Concludes with Modest Supplemental Funding Please view the June edition of Connections here: June Connections. If you know of anyone…
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SAINT PAUL —The 2024 legislative session is in the books after a late-night finish up to the constitutionally-mandated adjournment time. With time running out just before the deadline on Sunday,…
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In this month's issue: Northwest Suburban Integration School District Keeps Community Collaboration at the Center Omnibus Education Bills Near the Finish Line Please view the May edition of Connections here: May…
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SAINT PAUL —While the February State Budget and Economic Forecast projected a $3.715 billion surplus, expectations of a funding boost for education were quickly tempered with news that current state…
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In this month's issue: Empowering Voices, Shaping Futures: A Journey with South St. Paul Public Schools Joint Supplemental Budget Targets Allocate $43 Million for Education - Just $18 Million in Ongoing…
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