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St. Paul schools, teachers reach tentative contract agreement, avoid strike
The tentative agreement announced Tuesday comes less than a week before a planned strike.
State lawmakers asked to help open rigorous courses to minority, low-income students
Removing barriers and encouraging students to take on challenges at school has brought recognition to Open World Learning Community in St. Paul.
St. Paul school district proposes arbitration to settle teacher contract, avert walkout
The proposal came a day after the union filed an intent to strike notice for the fourth time in as many bargaining cycles; the walkout would occur March 11, but talks continue.
St. Paul Superintendent Joe Gothard named new Madison, Wis., schools chief
Gothard, who recently was named the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year, grew up in Madison and began his career as an educator there.
St. Paul teachers set March 11 strike date as talks continue
The walkout is set for March 11 as district, union negotiators continue to meet in mediation. The district reports the two sides remain millions of dollars apart.
Minnesota teachers are winning their best pay raises in years
Suburban districts are settling contracts nearly equal in cost to the aid they received after 2023 session; legislative leaders say teacher pay has needed to grow.
St. Paul Public Schools teachers authorize strike
The vote means union leaders can choose to call a strike if they deem it necessary. A walkout would not come until March at the earliest.
State leaders enter new session indicating they may stand pat on big K-12, child care investments
Education advocates plan to push for increase in bedrock per-pupil funding formula; hope for more if February budget forecast brightens.
Minnesota school, county leaders push for plans to address chronically absent students
Education advocates plan to push for solutions at the Legislature. Meanwhile, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi has been discussing the topic with local school districts.
St. Paul superintendent named finalist for top schools job in Madison, Wis.
The move would represent a return home for Joe Gothard, who has led Minnesota's second-largest district since 2017 and is the state's current superintendent of the year.