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Minneapolis teacher contract language ignites firestorm

Minneapolis teacher contract language ignites firestorm

When Minneapolis teachers settled a strike earlier this year, they celebrated a groundbreaking provision in their new contract that was meant to shield teachers of color from traditional seniority-based layoffs. Months later, there’s denunciations of the policy as racist and unconstitutional discrimination against white people.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Becker teachers union sues district over policy it calls a 'gag order'

Becker teachers union sues district over policy it calls a 'gag order'

The union representing teachers in Becker, Minn., has filed a lawsuit against the Becker school district over a policy it says violates free speech rights. Teachers and union officials have labeled the policy a “gag order.”
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minneapolis school board backs effort to rename Patrick Henry High School

Minneapolis school board backs effort to rename Patrick Henry High School

The Minneapolis school board took action Tuesday to begin a process to rename the city's Patrick Henry High School. A resolution says students, staff and the community "recognize the need for a school name that better represents the values of the community."
by Tim Nelson and MPR News Staff

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Many Minnesota schools grapple with staff shortages

Many Minnesota schools grapple with staff shortages

The school year is just around the corner, but school districts across the state are still trying to fill open jobs. John Magas, superintendent of Duluth Public Schools, talks with Cathy Wurzer about how they are working to staff up the district’s schools.
by Ellen Finn, Cathy Wurzer and Sam Stroozas

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