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The Children's Agenda: A Promising Beginning, Marlene Johnson
The Children's Agenda: A Promising Beginning, Marlene Johnson
Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science
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Learning From Each Other: Better Schools And A Brighter Future, Joe Nathan Phd
Learning From Each Other: Better Schools And A Brighter Future, Joe Nathan Phd
Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science
Recent Minnesota experience shows that it is possible to make rapid, significant improvement in our public schools. Despite the skepticism of some and opposition of others, Governor Perpich's school choice initiatives helped thousands of youngsters, while not producing the chaos opponents predicted. This paper argues that we should build on the success of recent reforms to rethink the roles of parents and students in our schools. While Minnesota has the nation's highest graduation rate and above-average test scores, additional reforms are necessary if we are to continue to make economic and social progress.
The State Of Public Primary And Secondary Education In Minnesota, Ruth E. Randall Ed.D
The State Of Public Primary And Secondary Education In Minnesota, Ruth E. Randall Ed.D
Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science
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The Development Of Elementary And Secondary Education Policy In The Minnesota Legislature, Joyce Krupey, Gene Mammenga
The Development Of Elementary And Secondary Education Policy In The Minnesota Legislature, Joyce Krupey, Gene Mammenga
Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science
This discussion of the political climate in which elementary and secondary education is funded in Minnesota begins with the Minnesota Miracle of 1971. In each successive legislative session some adjustments have been made in this formula. In this paper we describe the various lobbying groups that try to affect education legislation. We also discuss the role played by the governor, key legislators, legislative and Department of Education staff, the State Board of Education, and the commissioner of education in educational policy formation. In conclusion, we summarize major formula changes since 1971 and review the many education-related issues before the legislature …