SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – Today, the Minnesota House Education Policy Committee held a remote hearing to advance legislation that would increase equity in education across the state. Provisions included increasing education opportunities for American Indian and Tribal Nations, cultural responsiveness, respectful lunch policies, social-emotional learning, limitation on preschool suspensions and non-exclusionary disciplinary policies and practices.
Distance learning has greatly exacerbated the opportunity gap in our state amid the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Rep. Cheryl Youakim (DFL-Hopkins), chair of the House Education Policy Committee. “Our students deserve equal access to education and a safe and welcoming school environment.” Continue reading “Minnesota House Education Policy Committee Advances Legislation to Increase Equity in Education”