MN House Ed Finance Committee

NEW: applications now online! The MN Solar for Schools Grant Program will stimulate installation of solar energy systems on MN public schools, K-12 as well as state colleges and universities and integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum. ow.ly/PIE750HnEZV

Great conversations at @SCREDmn legislative forum. Great to connect and hear directly from school leaders. #mnleg

EdWeek: More Than a Demographic: The Important Work of Cultivating Native Teachers. tinyurl.com/fezhwv

The @mnhouseDFL carried a proposal for a presumptive ban on Native mascots last year. The @mnsrc would have none of it. This isn't new or hard. Native people are not mascots. Pew Trust: Heading Tribal Leaders, States Ban Native Mascots tinyurl.com/xcsxk46j #mnleg

Of the 55 Minnesota school districts asking for local taxpayer funding for day-to-day operating costs, three out of four got approval. That’s far above last year’s 51 percent passage rate. mprnews.org/story/2021/11/…

Big election for some MN schools yesterday. If you missed Cathy's show, I'll have more on ATC tonight. Operating levies had ~a 76 % passage rate - far above last year's 51 % rate. Bonds/capital projects didn’t fare quite as well ~59 percent passage rate (better than 55% average)

Through public education, we can reclaim the narrative and promote a shared understanding of Tribal Nations’ rightful place in the family of American governments. Follow along all of November for #NAHM2021 updates! 𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚.

The Minnesota House DFL carried a presumptive ban on Native American mascots into K12 negotiations; the Senate refused. Colorado found agreement. Denver Post: Colorado schools have 11 months to remove American Indian mascots - and that can be expensive. tinyurl.com/yjc2ad5b

Lawmakers deadlocked on education budget; Senate Republicans release latest offer minnesotareformer.com/briefs/lawmake… via @mnreformer

As we emerge from this turbulent school year, we need to focus on the mental health of educators and school leaders, too. "Well-being is a prerequisite for teaching." #mnleg #edmnvotes #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth edweek.org/leadership/opi…

We are happy to join @CenterBlackEd in their call to prioritize teacher diversity! Recruiting and retaining educators of color is imperative to achieve true equity in education. Learn more about their mission here: thecenterblacked.org

Thank you school nurses for the critical role you play in keeping students healthy!

High quality preschool works for a variety of life outcomes. #mnleg nber.org/papers/w28756

The Minnesota House passed this on a bipartisan basis. We can expand summer opportunities for kids across the state to learn, explore, and connect.

About to start the E-12 Education conference commitee for the 2021 session. Read the Senate bill. We've got some questions. #mnleg

Students attending school in-person or participating in extracurricular activities are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 every two weeks. Free home testing kits are available and can be returned at schools. Learn more: mn.gov/covid19/get-te… #StaySafeMN

Join us this afternoon, where Chair @jdavnie will present an informational hearing on HF 2471 (culturally responsive teaching, learning, and inclusion). Hope to see you there! house.leg.state.mn.us/schedules/comm…

Join us tomorrow 4/22, as Majority Leader @_RyanWinkler presents the provisions of HF 600 within the jurisdiction of the committee. See you there! house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Hom…

Derek Chauvin's trial is a teachable moment. Here's how classrooms are discussing it: usatoday.com/in-depth/news/…

Join us 4/8 as the committee takes formal action on HF 1065. Huge thanks to all the public testifiers who shared their voices with us today! We look forward to continuing the discussion on a comprehensive bill to support the needs of all MN's learners. house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Hom…