Tag: Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis school board member resigned after teachers picketed outside home
A school board member at Minneapolis Public Schools resigned after teachers on strike protested with picket signs outside his home.
Josh Pauly was once supported...
Minneapolis kids return to class Tuesday as union ratifies new contract
(The Center Square) — More than 29,000 Minneapolis kids can return to school Tuesday after striking teachers canceled school for the 15th day.
Members of...
Minneapolis schools, union reach tentative deal to end strike
(The Center Square) — More than 29,000 Minneapolis students might return to school Monday after 14 days of canceled classes because of striking teachers.
The...
Qualls: The Minneapolis teachers union wages war on capitalism
If we ever wondered where the undercurrent of a desire to embrace socialism has been coming from, we need look no further than our public...
St. Paul refuses to drop mask mandate for students
St. Paul Public Schools voted this week against a resolution that would make masks optional for students and faculty.
St. Paul is one of a...
29,000 Minneapolis kids without school for 10th day
(The Center Square) — First, COVID-19 disrupted classes in 2020, and now it's teachers keeping kids out of class in 2022.
More than 29,000 Minneapolis...
Commentary: Minneapolis teachers strike illustrates need for school accountability
Minneapolis teachers are on strike. Teachers demand wage increases, smaller classes, and more mental health resources for students. Minneapolis leaders respond that they have...
Up to 300 teachers miss school each day in Minneapolis
On the first Monday of the new year, after an extended winter break, Minneapolis reported that 285 teachers were absent.
The Minneapolis Public Schools system...
School districts begin mandating masks for upcoming school year
As CDC guidance changes, school districts across the state are grappling with the polarizing issue of mask mandates, in many cases opting for another...
Minnesota education is creeping left — but one proposal stands out
Altering Minnesota's public school curriculum has been a hot-button issue in recent months— but one common-sense proposal may bring unity to the education conversation.
The...