Tag: education
Hundreds sign letter condemning teachers union’s ‘antisemitic’ resolution
The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, an affiliate of the statewide Education Minnesota union, is facing backlash for an “antisemitic and hostile” resolution its members...
University of St. Thomas holds workshop on ‘white accountability’
The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul is holding a workshop on “white accountability,” according to screenshots shared by the popular X (formerly...
Minnesota one of the worst states for education freedom, report says
In the second annual Education Freedom Report Card published by The Heritage Foundation, Minnesota found itself at 45th place in the overall rankings.
“The state...
How Zach Arco defeated the teachers union in Minnesota’s largest district
Zach Arco enjoyed his upbringing in Anoka County as a product of public schools. The Anoka-Hennepin School Board member-elect wants the same for his...
Farmington school requests removal of sign listing ‘obscure sexual preferences’
Farmington Area Public Schools is facing criticism following the removal of an LGBTQ sign from Farmington High School.
“It’s probably meant to be a symbol...
U of M faculty accuse Israel of ‘settler colonial violence,’ ‘genocidal...
A group of faculty members released a statement last month urging the University of Minnesota to “divest from Israel” while criticizing media coverage that...
Police seize 2 guns following fight at Cooper High School
Two students were arrested when police seized guns after a fight Thursday morning at Cooper High School in the Robbinsdale School District.
The New Hope...
Teachers union faces criticism for resolution that blames Israeli ‘apartheid’ for...
The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, a local unit of the statewide Education Minnesota teachers union, faced criticism this week for a resolution that blames...
Opponents make last push to kill controversial new social studies standards
Critics of Minnesota’s proposed social studies standards made their case one last time this week before an administrative law judge, who will issue a...
Two newcomers in Anoka-Hennepin defeat DFL-allied, Education Minnesota-backed candidates
In one of the most closely watched school board races in the Twin Cities, two of three candidates endorsed by a conservative grassroots organization, the Minnesota Parents...