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Amid teacher shortage, Minnesota schools turn to international recruiting
Districts from Fridley to Red Lake to Willmar have hired dozens of educators from other countries, namely the Philippines, to fill open jobs.
Minnesota's graduation rates dipped. Look up how your school performed.
Graduation rates dipped slightly for Black, Asian, Latino students and students learning English. Look up your school's results.
Kathy Cargill finally reveals her plan for Park Point and the reason she's scrapping it
Cargill told the Wall Street Journal on Saturday that she's soured on the community.
Minneapolis Public Schools faces a $115 million budget gap. Here's what to know about possible cuts
Reductions are likely coming to programs and staff positions in both schools and the district office, but the final budget won't be decided until June.
How well are Minnesota's teachers paid?
Several teachers unions have negotiated unusually large raises in their new contracts this year, but the state's average teacher pay isn't the highest nationally.
St. Paul teachers ratify contract with school district
The contract, which the union says includes raises and increases in district contributions to health insurance costs, will now go to the school board for a vote.
Minneapolis Public Schools announces some cuts coming to schools next year
The district says its projected budget gap has grown amid ongoing contract negotiations with its teachers union.
Mitchell Hamline School of Law names its next president and dean
Camille Davidson will start in the role on July 1, and brings experience both practicing and teaching law.
What's holding Minnesota kids' attention these days? Surprise, it's chess.
The popularity of chess has surged among young people who found the game online during the pandemic and now are eager to play in person.
Teachers union leader announces her campaign for Minneapolis school board seat
Greta Callahan is president of the teachers chapter of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and was a prominent voice during the 2022 strike.