"Disparate impact is a legal standard that helps the government prove that discrimination has occurred without there being explicit or blatant discriminatory practices...One clear example of disparate impact in action is school discipline." #mnleg startribune.com/opinion-laws-s…

We talk about the impact of eliminating disparate impact in our newest podcast episode. Check it outon Spotify at open.spotify.com/episode/5Ee1om… or on Apple Podcasts at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amp…

EdAllies is catagorically opposed to legalizing the use of seclusion for students birth-3rd grade. There is no evidence that locking children ages 3-9 alone in a room has any educational benefit. Rather, the experience is traumatic and harmful. #mnleg revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php…

"For more than a decade, school nurses, pediatricians, lawmakers, & others have warned that...seclusion can cause long-lasting trauma & escalate negative behaviors. In the worst cases, children have reportedly died or suffered serious injury." #mnleg npr.org/sections/healt…

Since the K-3 ban began: "from last October through the end of 2024, school districts reported 630 seclusions, down 37% compared with the same period in the previous school year, according to the Department of Education." #mnleg startribune.com/minnesota-barr…

The bill to legalize seclusion for students in K-3 was never given a hearing or meaningfully discussed by legislators on the record. The public was never given the opportunity to provide input on the amendment in a committee setting. #mnleg mprnews.org/story/2025/05/…

"Undernourished children struggle to focus in school, leading to lower academic performance, higher absenteeism, and increased emotional and behavioral problems." #mnleg the74million.org/article/the-tr…

In 1 hour, members of the K-12 Working Group will hold a public meeting to walk-through of K-12 Education Agreement. You can livestream it and read all supporting documents at senate.mn/schedule/live/… #mnleg

The percentage of students with good attendance fell sharply between 2019 and 2023, while the share of chronically absent students more than doubled, offering further evidence of the pandemic’s shattering effect on the nation’s classrooms buff.ly/9mHMMKI

Fun fact about the #mnleg K12 agreement: The bill creates 5 new Working Groups, Commissions, Task Forces, or Advisory Committees. Are you a true ed policy sicko and can name all 5 without looking it up? If you want to test your knowledge I’ll put the answers in the reply!

The #mnleg did it! They passed a K-12 budget bill. But in a tight budget year, how did the final numbers shake out? Did K-12 get more funding or were there cuts? Matt Shaver is here to break down the budget side of the 2025 legislative session by the numbers.

We are heartbroken by the murders of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the attacks on Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. We send our deepest condolences to their families and communities, and we honor their public service and legacy.

Tomorrow is the final day for Minnesota Council of Nonprofits members, staff, & board members to vote for the 2025 Mission Awards! Check out EdAllies' partners Solutions Not Suspensions and Voices for Racial Justice and all the nominees at minnesotanonprofits.org/about/awards-p…

What’s next for MN's students? Join us for State of Education 2025 as we unpack big trends, policy shifts, and what it’ll take to build a better future for all kids—from preK to college. 7/24 from 11am-1:30pm at UROC Lunch included—RSVP now: eventbrite.com/e/state-of-edu… #mnleg

What’s the state of education in Minnesota—and where do we go from here? Join us 7/24 at 11AM at UROC for State of Education 2025 to unpack new data, recent legislation, and the future of learning in our state. Lunch included! #mnleg RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/state-of-edu…

We proudly invested in this new report from EdAllies advocating for strong policy and bold action from the K-12 education sector to close longstanding inequities in Minnesota’s education system. ⬇️ #StudentSuccess #Minnesota #GreatLakes #Education edalliesmn.org/research/the-s…

New podcast episode! We unpack our new State of Education in MN—from literacy & enrollment to funding, mental health, & teacher diversity. Wins to celebrate & work ahead for the #mnleg. Tune in on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amp… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/32e80A…

Are you a parent, student, or educator ready to speak out on key issues in education policy? Apply for EdVoices! The deadline for applications is 9/4 so check out edalliesmn.org/about/join-us/… to learn more and apply!

August’s Research Rundown is here! We’re looking at how states are rethinking math pathways, the strategies behind successful pandemic learning recovery, and key findings from Minnesota’s State of Education report. Read the full rundown edalliesmn.org/blog/august-20…