/minnesota Minnesota en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:21:05 GMT /teaching-learning/amid-political-attacks-on-ohio-immigrants-how-schools-can-support-newcomers/2024/09 Former President Trump's anti-immigrant rumors shed light on how an Ohio town's schools have helped newcomers. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:21:05 GMT /teaching-learning/amid-political-attacks-on-ohio-immigrants-how-schools-can-support-newcomers/2024/09 /leadership/how-free-school-meals-became-an-issue-animating-the-2024-election/2024/09 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has highlighted his state's law to provide free school meals to all students as he campaigns for vice president. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:49:10 GMT /leadership/how-free-school-meals-became-an-issue-animating-the-2024-election/2024/09 /politics-policy/some-school-workers-now-get-unemployment-over-the-summer-heres-how-it-works/2024/08 Districts are scrambling as some states now allow non-instructional school employees to collect summer unemployment checks. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:27:54 GMT /politics-policy/some-school-workers-now-get-unemployment-over-the-summer-heres-how-it-works/2024/08 /policy-politics/the-school-where-tim-walz-taught-suddenly-finds-itself-in-the-national-spotlight/2024/08 It has to navigate excitement for one of its own with political neutrality and ensuring the school is still a place focused on learning. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:14:14 GMT /policy-politics/the-school-where-tim-walz-taught-suddenly-finds-itself-in-the-national-spotlight/2024/08 /policy-politics/video-educators-from-tim-walzs-old-school-react-to-having-him-on-the-ballot/2024/08 The superintendent and a principal from Tim Walz's former school district weigh in on his selection, and what it means for their town. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:23:34 GMT /policy-politics/video-educators-from-tim-walzs-old-school-react-to-having-him-on-the-ballot/2024/08 /policy-politics/tim-walz-a-former-teacher-is-kamala-harris-running-mate/2024/08 Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former high school teacher and football coach, for the No. 2 slot on the Democratic ticket. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:50:58 GMT /policy-politics/tim-walz-a-former-teacher-is-kamala-harris-running-mate/2024/08 /teaching-learning/how-a-district-used-the-biliteracy-seal-to-expand-language-instruction/2024/07 The St. Paul public schools in Minnesota has seen success in its Karen language program. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:18:09 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-district-used-the-biliteracy-seal-to-expand-language-instruction/2024/07 /teaching-learning/video-how-a-state-seal-of-biliteracy-inspired-this-district-to-teach-a-new-language/2024/07 Minnesota's seal of biliteracy program has resulted in one district creating a Karen language program and assessment. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:51:00 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-a-state-seal-of-biliteracy-inspired-this-district-to-teach-a-new-language/2024/07 /policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 Some of the contenders for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket have extensive K-12 records. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:08:09 GMT /policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /leadership/principals-have-a-lead-role-in-the-science-of-reading-are-they-ready/2024/05 The push to shifting schools to the science of reading has often neglected the vital role of the principal. Fri, 24 May 2024 19:13:16 GMT /leadership/principals-have-a-lead-role-in-the-science-of-reading-are-they-ready/2024/05 /teaching-learning/teachers-unions-are-starting-teacher-prep-programs-heres-what-to-know/2024/05 The Washington Education Association is pioneering a teacher residency for special education. Other unions are noticing. Wed, 15 May 2024 21:43:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-unions-are-starting-teacher-prep-programs-heres-what-to-know/2024/05 /leadership/when-leaders-listen-to-students-schools-can-change/2024/04 Three school leaders weigh in on different ways they've channeled student voices help reimagine schools. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 21:52:05 GMT /leadership/when-leaders-listen-to-students-schools-can-change/2024/04 /leadership/how-principals-use-the-lunch-hour-to-target-student-apathy/2024/04 School leaders want to trigger the connection between good food, fun, and rewards. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:42:26 GMT /leadership/how-principals-use-the-lunch-hour-to-target-student-apathy/2024/04 /leadership/opinion-stop-saying-these-kids-dont-care-about-school/2024/04 This damaging myth creates a barrier between educators and students and fails to address the root causes of student disengagement. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:59:19 GMT /leadership/opinion-stop-saying-these-kids-dont-care-about-school/2024/04 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-a-pen-pal-exchange-to-improve-student-writing-and-build-empathy/2024/03 This class experiences so many benefits through the monthly letters they exchange with their pen pals at the local retirement home. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:35:06 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-a-pen-pal-exchange-to-improve-student-writing-and-build-empathy/2024/03 /policy-politics/states-are-pulling-back-on-k-12-spending-how-hard-will-schools-get-hit/2024/03 Some states are trimming education investments as financial forecasts suggest boom times may be over. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:50:32 GMT /policy-politics/states-are-pulling-back-on-k-12-spending-how-hard-will-schools-get-hit/2024/03 /leadership/its-not-just-snow-days-how-can-districts-work-extreme-weather-into-their-calendars/2024/03 Extreme weather that's becoming more frequent is challenging districts with novel choices about when it's safe to stay open. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:11:03 GMT /leadership/its-not-just-snow-days-how-can-districts-work-extreme-weather-into-their-calendars/2024/03 /leadership/superintendent-of-the-year-focuses-on-how-to-do-more-in-minnesota/2024/02 The 2024 winner of the national honor didn't want to spend pandemic relief funds "in the way that we’ve always spent our money." Fri, 16 Feb 2024 02:27:26 GMT /leadership/superintendent-of-the-year-focuses-on-how-to-do-more-in-minnesota/2024/02 /teaching-learning/never-stop-learning-inside-the-club-for-retired-teachers/2024/02 A club for retired teachers keeps lifelong educators connected to the young people in today's classrooms. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:15:05 GMT /teaching-learning/never-stop-learning-inside-the-club-for-retired-teachers/2024/02 /leadership/superintendents-share-the-lessons-theyve-learned-from-esser-and-look-ahead/2024/01 The four finalists for the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year award reflected on the lessons they learned from pandemic relief aid. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:49:53 GMT /leadership/superintendents-share-the-lessons-theyve-learned-from-esser-and-look-ahead/2024/01 /leadership/meet-the-finalists-for-2024s-superintendent-of-the-year/2023/12 These four superintendents were recognized for their advocacy and for improving academics and community engagement. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:32:27 GMT /leadership/meet-the-finalists-for-2024s-superintendent-of-the-year/2023/12 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-a-writing-exercise-for-amazons-strangest-products/2023/12 69´«Ã½ search for the strangest product they can find on Amazon, and practice writing reviews in this pre-winter break exercise. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:24:55 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-a-writing-exercise-for-amazons-strangest-products/2023/12 /policy-politics/massachusetts-joins-short-list-of-states-providing-free-school-meals-to-all/2023/08 States are stepping in where federal COVID-relief aid dropped off. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:31:34 GMT /policy-politics/massachusetts-joins-short-list-of-states-providing-free-school-meals-to-all/2023/08 /leadership/this-high-school-couldnt-fill-key-jobs-so-it-turned-to-students/2023/07 69´«Ã½ have struggled to fill key support staff jobs since reopening from pandemic shutdowns. This high school recruited its students. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:54:41 GMT /leadership/this-high-school-couldnt-fill-key-jobs-so-it-turned-to-students/2023/07 /leadership/what-3-teachers-think-about-eliminating-school-resource-officers/2023/07 Teachers have mixed feelings about school resource officers and whether their presence makes schools feel safer. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:39:15 GMT /leadership/what-3-teachers-think-about-eliminating-school-resource-officers/2023/07 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-use-restorative-justice-to-solve-student-conflicts/2023/07 In this kindergarten classroom, students learn conflict resolution skills through a short restorative justice practice. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:52:22 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-use-restorative-justice-to-solve-student-conflicts/2023/07 /policy-politics/six-states-have-made-school-meals-free-to-all-students-will-more-follow/2023/06 The new state laws provide universal school meals permanently, affecting 8 million students. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 23:58:13 GMT /policy-politics/six-states-have-made-school-meals-free-to-all-students-will-more-follow/2023/06 /leadership/special-education-is-getting-more-expensive-forcing-schools-to-make-cuts-elsewhere/2023/04 States and districts share the disproportionate cost burden of supporting a complex, growing, and vulnerable population. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:40:09 GMT /leadership/special-education-is-getting-more-expensive-forcing-schools-to-make-cuts-elsewhere/2023/04 /leadership/why-school-workers-are-going-on-strike-and-what-it-means-for-districts/2023/03 Strike activity increased nationwide last year, and educators were a big part of it. It's holding steady so far in 2023. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:46:46 GMT /leadership/why-school-workers-are-going-on-strike-and-what-it-means-for-districts/2023/03