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Tentative deals struck between Minneapolis Public Schools and the teachers union

November 10, 2025
Minneapolis Parks and Rec. Board is preparing to extend rec center hours in the event of potential teachers strike They also have a plan to serve meals provided by Minneapolis Public Schools should a strike take place

November 5, 2025
After seven months of negotiations, Minneapolis teachers are planning a strike vote The main sticking points are limits on class sizes and caps on special education case loads

October 17, 2025
St. Paul School District looking to add around 100 new staff members before the school year

August 15, 2025
Judge OKs Iowa limits on K-6 gender identity, sexual orientation teaching but not elective programs

May 16, 2025
Rochester Public Schools forced to reconsider mental health programs after cancellation of $2 million in federal funds Superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel tells WCCO the Education Department gave them vague reasons for cancellation

May 7, 2025
Trump will order a plan to shut down the US Education Department

March 20, 2025
Why is funding from the U.S. Department of Education important to Minnesota schools? Former Minnesota Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker on what could happen if that funding goes away

February 6, 2025
In Trump’s quest to close the Education Department, Minnesota DFL lawmakers say it could affect local funding "Minnesotans should know that we are doing everything in our power to protect and fund our schools"

February 5, 2025
New numbers from the state show a slight drop in graduation rates for high school students Students of color and a ripple effect from the COVID pandemic account for most of the decline

March 29, 2024