Recent data published by the Fordham Institute suggests that teachers want to revisit “equitable” grading practices. What is “equitable” grading? “Equitable” grading arises from mastery-based grading practice, which has been…
Reading proficiently by the end of third grade is not only critical for a child’s future educational outcomes but also future career opportunities, earning potential, and economic mobility. Statewide, an…
A recent CBS News article interviewed new Education Minnesota president Monica Byron on the state of education as she takes the helm of the teachers’ union, with reporter Esme Murphy…
Declines in reading and math achievement have contributed to Minnesota’s national education ranking falling once again, coming in at #19, according to a new report by the Annie E. Casey…
While often labeled a one-party issue, school choice is widely supported among constituents across the political spectrum. Support among state leaders can get a bit one-sided, but there have been…
There is no doubt that the 2023 legislative session was “transformational.” I have written here about the numerous new education mandates that the DFL-controlled legislature passed and what they mean…
With the latest statewide test scores showing more than half of Minnesota students not meeting basic proficiency standards in reading and math, some are rationalizing the discouraging results by claiming…
An analysis by the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) at Michigan State University found that states incorporating 16 best practices in their early literacy policies saw the largest sustained gains…
DFL legislators pushed through ‘historic investments’ in education, so the system is bound to improve, right?
According to experts and an ever-growing body of research, a scientifically based reading program is the most effective way to improve literacy. But inconsistency in how teachers are prepared to…
Now that the dust has settled on this whirlwind of a legislative session, it’s time to unpack several key provisions in the education omnibus bill and what they mean for…
Hopkins school board member Steve Adams — who was named to the 2022 All-State School Board, which is the Minnesota School Boards Association’s (MSBA) most prestigious award — recently called…
A new American Experiment report found troubling declines in academic achievement in Minnesota, zero progress in college readiness, and persistent racial disparities, despite a well-funded education system that accounts for…