April 16, 2020
Some Rural Schools Proceed with Referendums
While the coronavirus pandemic led many school districts to postpone or cancel plans for special…
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April 14, 2020
Ways to Connect with Families
School leaders from across Minnesota share ideas for connecting with families, including non-English speaking families,…
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April 13, 2020
Survey Results: How Are Rural Schools Doing with Distance Learning?
Greater Minnesota school districts have made the transition to distance learning with 96% of the…
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April 13, 2020
Providing Child Care to Essential Workers: Successes & Challenges
Child care for essential workers has been a core service school districts across Minnesota have…
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April 13, 2020
Rural Schools Provide 57% of Typical Meals During Distance Learning
Rural Minnesota school districts provided on a daily average 57 percent of meals that they…
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April 10, 2020
Hosting Virtual Ceremonies
The inability to celebrate in-person does not have to stand in the way of Greater…
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April 8, 2020
Governor Extends Stay at Home Order
In an effort to maintain Minnesota's slow infection rate and continue to prepare the healthcare…
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April 8, 2020
Legislature Passes Work Comp Bill for COVID-19
The Minnesota Legislature on Tuesday made a successful test run with remote voting and the…
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April 5, 2020
Legislature to Hold Floor Session April 14
The Minnesota Legislature is set to hold a floor session on April 14 with an…
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April 5, 2020
Videos of Distance Learning in Greater Minnesota
During this COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen teachers rise to the challenge of distance learning…
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April 4, 2020
Student Loan Collections Stopped Due to COVID-19
U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos directed FSA to stop wage garnishment, and collections…
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April 4, 2020
CARES Act Provides $365 million for Minnesota Education
The nearly $31 billion COVID-19 support package for education will provide $365 million for Minnesota…
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