Survey Shows Major Budget Shortfalls for the 2022-23 School Year. A survey updated this week shows members of the Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) now face a combined budget shortfall of more than $240 million for the 2022-23 school year. The survey asked districts to project their 2022-23 school year funding shortfalls, assuming no
Ten organizations representing multiple education organizations and the Minnesota State High School League for school athletics have released a joint statement condemning the spate of several recent racist behaviors in school communities in Minnesota. LINK: View the Memorandum
The leaders of some of several prominent groups in public education in Minnesota, including AMSD, have issued a joint statement in support of increasing education equity, including in race and gender. LINK: View the full statement
From the Star Tribune | JULY 10, 2021: Minnesota school districts are welcoming the Legislature’s boost in school spending but are still sorting out how much it will help to stave off budget cuts for the coming school year.
Session Daily | JUNE 26, 2021: Spending per pupil would rise, pre-kindergarten offerings wouldn’t shrink, and training opportunities for teachers and staff would increase under the omnibus E-12 education finance bill.