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Local area superintendents share their support and concerns for the state’s Free School Meals Program
During the past year, the Herald Journal has published a series of articles focusing on conversations with Lester Prairie Superintendent Melissa Radeke, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Superintendent Nate Walbruch, and Watertown-Mayer Superintendent Darren Schuler during scheduled forums. Topics have included school budgets, teacher shortages, and the READ Act. Recently, the local area...
MN school district cell phone policies ahead of state law deadline: List
WAYZATA, Minn. (FOX 9) - For many students, cell phones are as common in school as backpacks. But that could soon change in some districts, thanks to a new Minnesota state law. "People are going to use their phones. Everyone is on it at high school," said Rena Youngquist, a...
Petitions For, Against Cellphone Bans in Minnesota Schools
The state of Minnesota is requiring school districts and charter schools to have policies set on kids using cellphones in school. Lawmakers passed the measure this past session that says schools need to set cellphone use policy by March 15, 2025. The thought is by putting cellphones away or banning...
Tim Walz helps Democrats make the ‘prairie populist’ case for public schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S.The photos have emerged as perhaps the most iconic image of Tim Walz.The Minnesota governor and longtime high school teacher had just signed into law a bill making school breakfast and lunch free to nearly all children in the state. In the pictures from last year, Walz is surrounded by children who happily embrace him, and he beams with joy.Teachers and teachers unions have embraced Walz as the Democrats’ vice presidential nominee with similar joy. The last major party candidate to previously have...
The NRA Foundation awarded Ayden Schauer a $1,000 MN State Scholarship this past May
The Minnesota Friends of NRA has awarded Ayden Schauer of Grand Rapids a State Scholarship totaling $1,000 to help offset the rising cost of college. “We are very excited about the interest in the inaugural Minnesota Friends of NRA scholarship program and pleased that the FNRA is making an investment in our community.” Ayden is a senior this year in Grand Rapids. Ayden is involved in Target Shooting, Theatre, Volunteering, and many other community activities. She is one of 5 recipients of a MN Friends...
Schools, ECE centers and child care centers now eligible for MDA program funding
Minnesota schools, early childhood education (ECE) centers and family child care providers looking to serve more locally sourced meals and snacks can apply for funding now available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Farm to School and Early Care grant and cost-share programs. The First Bite Farm to School and Early Care Grant is […] The post Schools, ECE centers and child care centers now eligible for MDA program funding appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Vote Kruger to support education
From: Patrick Clipsham, Inter Faculty Organization. During his career as our representative, Gene Pelowski has served as a fierce advocate for all levels of education. His efforts resulted in the biggest investments in higher education in Minnesota’s history. If our state universities are going to continue to thrive, they need someone who will take on the important job of being a leader regarding higher education at the Capitol.
Special education evaluations for home-schooled or private-school students
In response to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 2004) Minnesota School Districts must demonstrate that “all children with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities, and who are in need of special education and related services, are identified, located and evaluated.” This responsibility extends to children with disabilities who are educated at home or in nonpublic schools.
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