The Minnesota School Boards Association held its Annual Leadership Conference, January 12-14, 2011. I.S.D. 166 School Board members Mary Sanders and Jeanne Anderson and I attended the conference and coordinated our schedules to cover as many different informational sessions as possible. More than ever the complexities and challenges involved in educating students today were apparent. We believe relaying this information... READ MORE >
For years Minnesota has taken great pride in education excellence. However, the economic crisis has begun to erode our reputation as a state that values education. Funding has not kept pace with inflation and in many cases declining enrollment has reduced aid to districts. Creative state budget balancing tactics have led to delayed funding and shifts in aid, forcing districts... READ MORE >
