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AMSD Connections is a monthly newsletter. Available below in Adobe Acrobat format.

March 2010, vol. 7 no. 6

  • Coaching Teacher to Improve Student Learning in Osseo
  • February Forecast - state faces major budget challenge in the next biennium

February 2010, vol. 7 no. 5

  • New Students and Families Welcomed at Schoolink Welcome Center in St. Cloud
  • Online learning - Minnesota's Future?

January 2010, vol. 7 no. 4

  • Learning in the Digital Age: Teachers using interactive whiteboards to keep students engaged
  • Property Tax Report Released

December 2009, vol. 7 no. 3

  • Vision of performing arts school becomes reality at Burnsvill-Eagan-Savage
  • AMSD Board Adopts Legislative Platform

November 2009, vol. 7, no. 2

  • Rigor and Choice Welcomed at Minnetonka Middle Scools
  • Sorting Out the Education Aid Payment Shift

October 2009, vol. 7 no. 1

  • Personal Learning Plans:  Mounds View Customizes the Learning Experience
  • Public Recognizes That Schools Have Been Under-Funded

September 2009, vol. 6 no. 11

  • Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan looks at Achievement Gap Through Equity Lens
  • Survey shows impact of reduced education funding

August 2009, vol. 6 no. 10

  • West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Schools form Blue Ribbon Panel
  • Study confirms regional cost differences

June 2009, vol. 6 no. 9 acrobat file

  • Orono earns international award for pillar program
  • A closer look at education spending in Minnesota
May 2009, vol. 6 no. 8 acrobat file
  • Fridley schools join the IB community to focus on "sharing our humanity"
  • Metro schools face major budget challenge

April 2009, vol. 6 no. 7 acrobat file

  • Hybrid courses that teach tech savvy skills gaining popularity
  • The testing debate: Measuring graduation readiness

March 2009, vol. 6 no. 6 acrobat file

  • History repeats itself in school budget anguish: Anoka Hennepin faces difficult choices
  • Reports raise questions about state spending and revenue

February 2009, vol. 6 no. 5 acrobat file

  • Columbia Heights to develop arts curriculum
  • Governor's budget proposal will impact district funding

January 2009, vol. 6 no. 4 acrobat file

  • Our Collective Future: Eden Prairie Schools faces change
  • AMSD Platform Reflects Changing Student Demographics

December 2008, vol. 6 no. 3 acrobat file

  • Digital Imaging Program to create successful partnerships between students and local businesses
  • Report raises questions about charter schools

November 2008, vol. 6 no. 2 acrobat file

  • Minneapolis residents to vote on Strong Schools/City referendum
  • Many factors contribute to stormy weather for education

October 2008, vol. 6 no. 1 acrobat file

  • Elk River School District builds levy campaign around number: "115" represents dollars, volunteers and volunteer hours necessary for success
  • A tale of two states: Adequacy study in Pennsylvania results in new funding formula; Minnesota's adequacy study recommendations in need of action

September 2008, vol. 5 no. 11 acrobat file

  • Opportunities await gifted students at Inver Grove Heights Community Schools
  • Proper funding and student achievement go hand-in-hand

August 2008, vol. 5 no. 10 acrobat file

  • District enhances safety: St. Louis Park Schools takes part in safety exercise to prepare for violence in schools
  • How does Minnesota rank in education spending? It depends

June 2008, vol. 5 no. 9 acrobat file

  • South St. Paul Schools to become nation’s first IB authorized K-12 district
  • Supplemental funding secured despite state budget shortfall

May 2008, vol. 5 no. 8 acrobat file

  • Mahtomedi Engineering Leadership Program inspires student discovery
  • Investments needed in science, math and technology resources

April 2008, vol. 5 no. 7 acrobat file

  • Richfield education center set to open Summer 2008
  • Minnesota's changing demographics affect districts

March 2008, vol. 5 no. 6 acrobat file

  • Alternative Compensation Program benefits students: Wayzata provides teacher support , tools
  • When educational expectations and costs compete: Can quality instruction and funding find a balance in Minnesota?

February 2008, vol. 5 no. 5 acrobat file

  • EMID's Office of Equity in Integration seeks to increase cross-cultural opportunities in districts
  • Education Funding - What's the Real Story?

January 2008, vol. 5 no. 4 acrobat file

  • Robbinsdale Area Schools Legislative Action Coalition builds partnerships between residents and legislators
  • Graduate student examines the use of geographic cost indices in state education funding formulas

December 2007, vol. 5 no. 3 acrobat file

  • St. Paul superintendent challenges community to judge the school district
  • Health insurance costs continue to challege budgets

November 2007, vol. 5 no. 2 acrobat file

  • District 112: Creating the future on its own terms
  • Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup poll results released

October 2007, vol. 5 no. 1 acrobat file

  • Edina Public Schools reaches out to Somalis
  • School facilities needs estimated at $4.6 billion

September 2007, vol. 4 no. 11 acrobat file

  • Nicollet Junior High program prepares students of color for rigorous high school courses
  • Education cost studies bolster case for LEI proposal

August 2007, vol. 4 no. 10 acrobat file

  • Hopkins Schools part of effort to offer summer programs for students
  • Summer break contributes to achievement gap

June 2007, vol. 4 no. 9 acrobat file

  • District 622 students open a restaurant as a classroom project
  • Omnibus education funding bill summarized

May 2007, vol. 4 no. 8 acrobat file

  • Spring Lake Park to help with Systemic High School Redesign
  • Significant funding issues summarized
April 2007, vol. 4 no. 7 acrobat file
  • Shakopee Public Schools teachers brush up on technology integration
  • Review of MN House and Senate funding proposals and Governor's recommendations
March 2007, vol. 4 no. 6 acrobat file
  • Richfield Public Schools to offer Dual Language Immersion Program
  • All-day kindergarten students reap ongoing benefits
February 2007, vol. 4 no. 5 acrobat file
  • Fifth graders learn Chinese
  • Governor's proposal falls short of projected inflation
January 2007, vol. 4 no. 4 acrobat file
  • Bridging the Gap program turns students into teachers
  • Excitement about state surplus is misguided
December 2006, vol. 4 no. 3 acrobat file
  • NSBA to visit Minnetonka schools for a lesson on technology integration
  • Adequacy study offers new funding formula for education in Minnesota
November 2006, vol. 4 no. 2 acrobat file
  • Mounds View School District creates guide for taxpayers
  • Citizens must do their homework this campaign season
October 2006, vol. 4 no. 1 acrobat file
  • Brooklyn Center Schools Focused on Stable Future
  • Phi Kappa/Gallup Poll Reveals America's Positive Attitudes About Education
September 2006, vol. 3 no. 11 acrobat file
  • District 197 Students Head "Into The Woods"
  • Public School Students Equal To and Outperforming Counterparts
August 2006, vol. 3 no. 10 acrobat file
  • Big Island Teaches Students About The "Big Picture"
  • Auditor's Report Identifies School Budget Challenges
June 2006, vol. 3 no. 9 acrobat file
  • Exciting Changes Underway in Fridley Public Schools
  • Technology Reports Indicate Significant Policy Work Needed
  • Retiring Superintendents Will Be Missed
May 2006, vol. 3 no. 8 acrobat file
  • Inver Grove Heights Community Schools: Have you looked at us lately?
  • Amendments Would Dedicate General Fund Revenue

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