January 24, 2021
COVID Recovery Bill for Education Advances
The House Education Policy Committee last week heard from a broad range of education advocates,…
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January 22, 2021
Governor’s Budget Set for Release
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will release his two-year budget plan to the legislature by Tuesday.…
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January 18, 2021
State Announces Initial Vaccine Plan with E-12 Schools
Minnesota E-12 school leaders are taking action today on a statewide community COVID-19 vaccine program that…
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January 15, 2021
Minnesota Schools to Receive Additional ESSER Funds
Minnesota will receive about $588 million in emergency funding for school from the latest federal…
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January 14, 2021
Minnesota Schools to Prepare for Rural Achievement Grants
The annual application for the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) grant will open February to…
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January 8, 2021
Leaders Named, E-12 Hearing Held as Session Begins
The first week of Minnesota's Legislative Session saw the usual slow, ceremonial start with key…
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January 7, 2021
New Health Guidelines for School Sports & Activities
As winter sporting activities resume in the midst of COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health…
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December 28, 2020
School Guidance on Masks, Sports for January
Minnesota officials updated guidance for the state's E-12 schools to prepare for athletics and in-person…
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December 21, 2020
Minnesota Clarifies New Guidance to Schools
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) provided clarity and responded to questions related to Gov.…
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December 16, 2020
Gov. Walz Outlines Plan to Allow All Elementary Students to Return to In-Person Learning
Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday a focus for schools to allow elementary schools to transition…
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December 15, 2020
Legislature Passes Business Relief Package
With COVID-19 cases spiking and a new round of government ordered business closures, the legislature …
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December 1, 2020
Updated State Budget Forecast Shows Significant Improvement
Minnesota’s economic and budget outlook have improved since May. The November forecast, released today, shows…
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