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- Legislative
- June 17, 2022
Special session unlikely on Minnesota’s $10 billion budget surplus
It appears chances are dead for a special legislative session.
CBS Minnesota
- School Life
- June 15, 2022
St. Paul schools develops policy on Native American smudging
Supporters say it’s a way to create a sense of belonging for Native American students.
AP News
- Safety
- June 15, 2022
County approves more School Resource Officers for local schools
Wright County currently has the largest SRO group in Minnesota.
Maple Lake Messenger
- Staff Shortages
- June 13, 2022
District 518 needs teachers and paras before school starts
Minnesota schools see a statewide lack of applicants for teachers and staff.
The Globe
- Legislative
- June 10, 2022
Minnesota passes student privacy bill
Minnesota passed a student privacy bill governing educational data.
iapp
- Politics
- June 9, 2022
Leaders remain stuck on surplus plan weeks after flameout
Lawmakers were hung up over how to parcel out $1 billion for schools.
Minnesota Public Radio
- School Life
- June 8, 2022
The Class of 2022 expected a lot of hard work, but not a pandemic, a nationwide racial reckoning, and mental health challenges.
Still, many of them found a way to flourish.
Sahan Journal
- Safety
- June 8, 2022
Former teacher, survivor of 2005 Red Lake Massacre, demands action in wake of Uvalde shooting
School gun violence in Minnesota has increased in frequency in recent years.
Post Bulletin
- General, Safety
- June 8, 2022
Kasson-Mantorville Schools reconsidering its school resource officer position
Some parents said they’re concerned about safety as the district considers ending the contract it has with Kasson Police.
KAAL