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Two reports make pitch for more education funding
MPR - 12/30/2008
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Pawlenty announces short-term budget cuts
MPR - 12/19/2008
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Shortfalls have Twin Cities school districts wondering: Where's the relief?
Twin Cities districts are bracing for big deficits, according to a new survey. Projections assume that schools will get no new money from legislators.
Star Tribune - 12/17/2008
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Pawlenty Education Plan: Much Smoke, Little Substance
Minnesota2020 - 9/29/2008
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Large Class Sizes Leave Some Students Behind
Minnesota2020 - 9/03/2008
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Speak School Funding Truth
Minnesota2020 - 8/11/2008
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No Child Left Behind - 2008 [Minnesota] School Test Results
Star Tribune - 7/10/2008
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Education makes a fleeting appearance in presidential campaign
MPR - 7/7/2008
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The deal is done . . . but the problem isn't solved
Legislators and the Governor finally came to an agreement yesterday to solve the state's $935 million budget deficit
Minnesota Budget Project - 5/19/2008
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Ideas to fix state budget still flying
Leaders behind closed doors during much of day, evening
(Pawlenty want to give schools $36 instead of supporting $51 per pupil passed in the HF6 - Educatio Funding Bill)
Pioneer Press - 5/15/2008
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Talks on budget deal between governor, legislative leaders break down
Pioneer Press - 5/14/2008
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Teacher Cuts Decimate State Education
Minnesota 2020 - 5/9/2008
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Legislature sends governor new school "report card" plan
MPR - 5/7/2008
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April 25: The Day School Quality Died
Minesota 2020 - 4/29/2008
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Anoka-Hennepin cuts teaching positions
Clayton-Dayton Press - 4/23/2008
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Gov. Pawlenty's Education Resume a Little Thin
Minnesota 2020 - 4/15/2008
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'New Minnesota Miracle' is unveiled
Education backers at Legislature would phase in big increases in aid; they're giving few details on funding or taxes.
Star Tribune - 4/8/2008
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1,000 Teachers to Lose Jobs
Minnesota2020 - 3/28/2008
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Lawmakers consider how to grade schools
Minnesota Public Radio - 3/26/2008
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At The Capitol / House Democrats propose $49M funding boost for state's schools
But now is not the time for spending hike, Pawlenty rep says
Pioneer Press - 3/20/2008
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Let's be honest about our choices - and what they mean
Pioneer Press - Editorial by John Currie - 3/11/2008
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Legislation alters levy language on ballots
'Tax increase' notice often untrue
Pioneer Press - 3/09/2008
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Pawlenty calls for sales tax cut as part of budget fix
Minnesota Public Radio - 3/07/2008
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Just-passed transportation bill gives counties more cash for projects, eases burden on property taxes
Larger share for metro counties could mean less burden on property taxes
Pioneer Press - 3/01/2008
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Non-profits, schools brace for possible budget cuts.
MPR - 2/29/2008
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Six GOP representatives have been stripped of leadership roles after their veto override votes.
Star Tribune - 2/26/2008
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A quiet legislative session expected on K-12 education
MPR - 2/12/2008
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A Better Way to Assess Students
MN2020 - 2/6/2008
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Pawlenty says education funding will stand pat this year
MPR - 1/17/2008
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Government Revenues Decline
But "no new tax" state leadership doesn't deserve the credit
MN2020 - January 2008
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16 school districts fail to meet contract deadline
MPR - 1/16/2008
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Public Schools / Districts wrap up teacher contracts Schools all [north surburban districts]met state negotiation deadline
Pioneer Press - 1/16/2008
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Schools Suffer Five Years of Financial Drought
Minnesota 2020 - 1/10/2008
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Court upholds special ed services for private school students
In a case involving the Robbinsdale district, the Court of Appeals said a private school student has a right to all public special education services.
Star Tribune - 1/8/2008
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Schools making do with old textbooks
In some classes, students outnumber books
St. Paul Pioneer Press, Reprinted from St. Cloud Times - 1/2/2008
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No Child Left Behind: GOP senators want it to be history
DFLers won't necessarily support a Republican effort to pull Minnesota out of the controversial federal school program.
Minneapolis Star Tribune - 1/1/2008
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Educators honored by technology group
School Brief - Star Tribune - 12/20/2007
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Parents taking school concerns to Capitol
Star Tribune - 12/19/2007
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In support of public schools - Guest: Dave Jennings: Chaska Schools Superintendent.
MPR, Broadcast: Midday - 12/19/2007
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If economy goes south, is Minnesota prepared?
Five former finance commissioners conduct a seminar on the ailing state budget.
By Lori Sturdevant, Star Tribune - 12/02/2007
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Referendums lead to balancing acts
Mankato Free Press - 12/02/2007
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Budget shortfall at $373 million
Minnesota Public Radio - 11/30/2007
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2007 Levy Results for SEE Districts
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2007 MSBA Levy Results for all Districts
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Editorial: The case for strategic education spending
Star Tribune Editorial - 11/14/2007
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Phil Krinkie from the Tax Payers League speaking on Education
Media Coverage: Minnesota 2020 - The Ugly Truth, 11/5/2007
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Taxpayers' League President Gets Flack for Anti-Special Ed Speech
Fox 9 News - 10/30/2007
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Former legislator under fire after comments released
Eyewitness 5 News - October 29, 2007
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Central Minnesota schools seeking levies rank low in funding
St. Cloud Times - 11/1/2007
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