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Anoka-Hennepin showdown over DEI issues won't lead to shutdown, superintendent says
One member of a conservative bloc that objected to DEI policies now says he will approve a budget in June. But the district still has to work through several diversity concerns.
Showdown over DEI programs threatens Anoka-Hennepin schools budget
Conservative board members say they will veto the budget unless the district drops several DEI measures, spurring protests.
Minnesota lawmakers look to curtail student cellphone use in school
Legislators hope to give cover to districts that seek greater restrictions on smartphone use in schools, especially among teens who struggle to put the devices down.
St. Paul schools superintendent's tenure ends after challenges and national accolades
Joe Gothard, who is leaving for Madison, Wis., has led Minnesota's second largest district through restructuring and the pandemic. His successor faces ongoing budget and academic issues.
Finalists named for 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
The annual honor given by the teachers union will be presented during a banquet on May 5 in St. Paul.
St. Paul Public Schools identifies cuts for coming school year
The proposed cuts include teaching jobs, an early-childhood hub and special lunch menus as the district faces expiring federal pandemic relief funds and a $107.5 million budget gap.
St. Paul Public Schools turns to old hand to fill temporary schools chief role
John Thein, best known as the former leader of the Roseville school district, will again serve as interim superintendent of the state's second-largest district.
Reporting errors, missing graduates mar Minnesota grad rate calculations
The Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts clarified reporting errors, but the episode points to ongoing needs to better collect and organize student data.
St. Catherine University names next president
Marcheta Evans, who now serves as a college chancellor in New Jersey, will be the 12th woman to lead the St. Paul institution, and its first Black president.
St. Paul school board OKs two-year teacher deal
Agreement with educators was reached less than a week before a possible strike; union members ratified the contract last week.