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Education Minnesota

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The voice for professional educators and students. Our members work in pre-K-12 schools and higher education institutions statewide.

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MPR News@mprnews.org · 2d ago

The claim says Williams didn’t threaten or resist agents on Jan. 7 but was held down, slammed into the ground and choked. During the drive to Whipple Federal Building, Williams says agents laughed about Renee Good’s killing earlier that morning and said, “hopefully we don’t have to kill you, too.”

Roosevelt High teacher files federal claim over violent detention by agents

Roosevelt High School teacher Quentin Williams has filed a claim against the federal government alleging agents violently detained him, falsely accused him of assault and violated his civil rights.

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MPR News@mprnews.org · 2d ago

The new standards, approved Tuesday, apply to students in grades K-12 and focus on topics like mental and emotional health, human growth and development, child abuse prevention, nutrition, sexual health, media literacy and drug and alcohol abuse and prevention.

For the first time, Minnesota has K-12 health standards. Here’s what to know

Minnesota’s first statewide K-12 health standards were approved Tuesday after an earlier version was rejected in July. The standards cover topics including sexual health, mental health, nutrition and ...

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Clare Oumou Verbeten@clareoumou.bsky.social · 5d ago

And speaking of education… Make sure you Vote Yes for MN Students on the constitutional amendment this November to increase funding for every student at every public school at no extra cost to the taxpayer! Learn more at voteyesmnstudents.org

Vote Yes: Boost Funding for Minnesota Public Schools

Vote Yes for a constitutional amendment to boost Minnesota public school funding without raising taxes, benefiting every student statewide.

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Peggy Flanagan@peggyflanagan.bsky.social · 6d ago

I owe everything to public school teachers who believed in me. I’m also so grateful to be the parent of a child who benefits from the incredible educators who show up for her and all of our kids in our public schools. 🧵

Cheryl Youakim@clyouakim.bsky.social · last wk.

As the wife of a teacher of 35 years, mother to a 4th generation teacher on both sides of the family, sister-in-law to four teachers, & mother-in-law to a teacher, @EducationMN endorsement means so very much to me! Thank you for what you do for our MN teachers, paras, & students!

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MPR News@mprnews.org · last wk.

Schools across the state started offering free breakfasts and lunches to all students in the fall of 2023. The number of students eating school lunch went up 15 percent the first year. The number of kids eating breakfast at school went up 40 percent.

Fewer skipped meals, less stigma: New data on the impact of Minnesota’s universal school meals

A trio of new studies shows Minnesota’s universal school meals program is providing a sense of relief to Minnesota families and students who are no longer skipping lunch and worrying less about family...

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Amy Klobuchar@amyklobuchar.com · 2w ago

Vote YES on this year’s ballot’s school amendment supported by both Democrats & Republicans! “A question on the ballot Nov. 3 would change the state constitution to stabilize school funding ― and wouldn’t cost taxpayers a thing.” https://ow.ly/hyKg50ZPswJ

Editorial | For Minnesota students, vote yes

A question on every Minnesotan's ballot Nov. 3 would change the state constitution to stabilize school funding ― but wouldn't cost taxpayers a thing, the Star Tribune Editorial Board writes.

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WBUR@wbur.org · 2w ago

The Education Department cut about $600 million in grants for teacher training in 2025. The department characterized the grants as supporting "divisive ideologies" such as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. But a judge's order Thursday says that the department’s directive violated federal law.

Mass. judge strikes down Trump policy that cut millions in teacher-training money

The Education Department cut about $600 million in grants for teacher training in 2025. The department characterized the grants as supporting "divisive ideologies" such as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. But a judge's order Thursday says that the department’s directive violated federal law.

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