Education News: May 5-11, 2012
The Minnesota legislative session adjourned sine die on Thursday, May 10, 2012. While the education bill was signed into law on April 27, 2012, the legislature continued to work until May 10 to find resolution on the bonding bill, Vikings stadium and tax bill. The last day of session also marked the last day of service for members who plan to retire this year, approximately 10% of the legislature is expected to retire according to the Star Tribune. AMSD has put together a comprehensive list of education bills signed and vetoed by the Governor, you can access the document at the following link:
http://www.amsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2012-End-of-Session-Bill-Summary-Matrix-51412.pdf
MINNESOTA NEWS
- Quid pro quo helped trust lands, DNR fee bills, Politics in Minnesota
- Dayton signs open-government bill inspired by Burnsville schools payout, Pioneer Press
- Culturally responsive teaching: ‘It’s something you do — every day’ Minnpost
- Closing a school a real possibility in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage, Star Tribune
- Minnesota lawmakers say good-bye, Star Tribune
- Burnsville-Eagan-Savage district drops proposal to shorten school week after parents object, Pioneer Press
- 36 Minnesota lawmakers retiring – at least from their current offices, Pioneer Press
- Minnesota, 24 other states to test new assessments of teachers-to-be, Minnpost
- As session ends, lawmakers spar over results of work, Minnesota Public Radio
- Senate scales back tax bill, sends to Dayton, Minnesota Public Radio
NATIONAL NEWS
- No Excuses! Really? Another look at our NEPC Charter Spending Figures, School Finance 101
- Public Gets Glimpse of Science Standards, Education Week
PEOPLE
- Edina High School English teacher is named state’s finest, Star Tribune
- Jon Millerhagen 2012 National Distinguished Principal, Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association
- Jacobus named superintendent of South Washington County Schools, Pioneer Press
RESEARCH AND REPORTS
- Most 8th Graders Fall Short on NAEP Science Test, Education Week
- Analysis: More Minn. students relying on free and reduced lunches, Minnesota Public Radio
- Serve Minnesota and Minnesota Reading Corps Announce 2011 Results, Minnesota Reading Corps