December 3, 2012
U.S. Grad Rate Report Highlights Minnesota Achievement Gaps
A U.S. Department of Education report of four-year cohort graduation rates released in November shows a discouraging…
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December 2, 2012
Major Assessment Reform Effort Launched in Minnesota
The state Assessment and Accountability Working Group voted last week to recommend dropping Minnesota's GRAD…
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December 2, 2012
State School Finance Group Finalizes Recommendations
After a year and a half of work, the state’s School Finance Task Force finalized…
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December 1, 2012
Teacher Evaluation Recommendations Expected Dec. 13
The Teacher Evaluation Task Force has created an extensive default model that reflects current statutes…
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November 30, 2012
MREA Brings Together Districts with American Indian Students
At the annual conference in November, MREA brought together representatives of 10 school districts that…
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November 19, 2012
New Political Map – Why the DFL Takeover?
November’s election brought significant changes for the state legislature that will convene on Jan. 8. …
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November 17, 2012
New Leadership Announced in Legislature
Since the election, the four caucuses have chosen their leaders. Here’s a rundown: Senate Majority Leader…
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November 17, 2012
Board of Teaching Act on MTLE
The Board of Teaching took actions on Nov. 9 to address the issues raised by…
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November 13, 2012
Aune Shares Where Standards Come From
Academic standards have become prevalent and detailed in Minnesota's public schools. So, where do standards…
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November 12, 2012
Melcher Speaks on School Funding Shifts at MREA Conference
Tom Melcher, director of school finance at the Minnesota Department of Education, presented on shifts…
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November 12, 2012
Finance Task Force Explores Key Options Tuesday
The MDE Education Finance Task Force meets Tuesday to further explore six key options to…
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November 12, 2012
Distinguished Educator Katie Morrow Speaks at MREA Conference
Katie Morrow, a distinguished educator and technology integrationist, spoke today at the MREA Conference on…
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