The Education Evolving Blog

Minnesota students will resume learning this fall—many once again in a distance learning model. We spoke with educators to ask them their key lessons learned from distance learning in the spring. The predominant theme that emerged: focus on relationships, which are more important than ever.

Minnesota’s 91st regular legislative session drew to a close on May 18 with COVID-19 response becoming the primary focus. Now with a special session convened June 12, lawmakers have a chance to address timely calls for police reform and hear education issues left on the table last month.

Last Thursday, legislators came together to pass a bill designed to address the growing Covid-19 pandemic. The governor signed the bill on Saturday. We look at what this means education policy and the remainder of the legislative session.

Minnesota reconvened its 91st legislative session on Tuesday, February 11. We lay out our policy priorities for the year—including competency-based education and reimagining teacher preparation—and highlight key education issues worth watching in 2020.