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Lawmakers Step in to Assist Citizens Fighting Stillwater Elementary Schools Closures

The battle over Stillwater Schools ISD 834 B.O.L.D proposal to close three elementary schools is heating up with three Minnesota legislators along with other community leaders/politicians offering their support to the STOP BOLD COLD parent/resident opposition movement.

School’s Anti-Bullying & Gender Identity Policies Clash With Concerned Parents

Is Nova Classical Academy embroiled in controversy over a five-year old boy's decision to wear a dress to school or is the controversy about the school's decision to change to a radical gender inclusion policy?

Twenty Minnesota School Districts Send Superintendents to Times Square Conference

Minnesota school districts are sending 20 superintendents to a conference held in New York City this week by District Management Council. School district "DMC Membership" begins at $25,000/year.

Teen Sentenced in SPPS Central High School Teacher Assault

Teen accused of assaulting St. Paul Public Schools Central High School teacher sentenced to 90 days probation.

Judge Denies ISD #833’s Motions for Dismissal in $96 Million Bond...

UPDATED: $96 Million Bond election contest back in court Monday, Jan. 4, 2016: Judge will heard arguments on ballots on January 4, 2016, and will have the decision to the parties by the end of the week.

STOP BOLD COLD – Opposition Group to Stillwater Schools ISD 834...

After passing an operating levy in 2013 and a building bond in 2015, Stillwater Schools ISD 833 is proposing to close three elementary schools. A parent group, "STOP BOLD COLD," has formed to oppose the district's plans.

All Washington County 10th Judicial District Judges Recused from $96 Million...

The contested election of the $96 million bond question hinging on five contested ballots has first delay: all 10th District Judges have recused themselves from the case since the Washington County Court Administrator was on the canvassing board.

$9.3 Million Surety Bond: Protecting Taxpayers or Preventing Challenge to $96...

December 18, 2015, the contested election of $96 million bond question will go to Washington County District Court; ISD 833's attorneys are arguing for the case to be dismissed and for the plaintiffs to file a $9.3 million surety bond if the case continues.

Five Years and $3 Million in White Privilege training Later, St....

The St. Paul teachers union is threatening to strike after a teacher was assaulted by a student late last week. Superintendent Valeria Silva is under fire with her decision to spend millions of taxpayer dollars in controversial diversity training.

Rep. Kelly Fenton (R-53B) School District Referendum Conflict of Interest

Is there a reason this Republican stayed neutral on big bonding measure?