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Stories from media sources around the state, updated Monday through Friday:

Friday, May 20, 2022

StarTribune

• Minnesota DFLers work to build momentum in tough election year

Pioneer Press

• After uproar, second draft of MN math standards shows 1% of learning benchmarks would address tribes, cultures

MPR News

• Budget items stall with just days left in legislative session
• Facing election headwinds, Minnesota Democrats gather for convention

Albert Lea Tribune

• Alden-Conger teacher named Minnesota Ag Teacher of the Year

House Information – Minnesota House of Representatives

• Higher ed negotiators find compromise, OKs conference report

Sahan Journal

• ‘We shouldn’t have to separate being Black from our profession’: A Minneapolis teacher weighs the cost of battling the white education hierarchy—and her own union.

KARE 11

• More high school graduates deciding to skip college; here’s why

Other education headlines

Five selected as 2021-22 ESP of the Year finalists

Posted on October 26, 2021

Five education support professionals from around the state have been named finalists for the 2021-22 Education Minnesota ESP of the Year award.

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Back-to-school tips for parents

Posted on September 30, 2021

As we all know, back to school isn’t just for students. In fact, research shows parents play a key role in their child’s education. The more involved, the better. Here, then, are some back to school tips just for you parents out there.

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Celebrate diverse books, authors through Read Across America

Posted on September 30, 2021

The National Education Association’s yearly celebration of reading, Read Across America, is focusing on celebrating a nation of diverse readers.

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