Meetings are listed by date with the most recent meeting at the top. If there is a television recording of the meeting links to that format will be available below.
HF 116 (Freiberg) - School districts authorized to renew expiring referendums by action of school board. The bill received a full hearing and testimony was taken on 2/20/19 for HF 116, therefore, no new testimony will be taken.
HF 1013 (Murphy) - Full-service community schools grant funding provided, and money appropriated. The bill received a full hearing and testimony was taken on 2/13/19 for HF 1013, therefore, no new testimony will be taken.
HF116
(Freiberg) - School districts authorized to renew expiring referendums by action of school board.
HF1013
(Murphy) - Full-service community schools grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Bridging the Gap - Eliminating racial disparities in education so children can reach their full potential
**This event is open to the public, but is informational in nature and no testimony will be given***
Morning agenda – defining the problem
8 – 8:15 Introduction
8:15 – 9 A changing and diversifying population – Dr. Susan Brower, State Demographer
9 – 9:15 Student testimony on the opportunity gap
9:15 – 9:45 Greater MN experiences of the opportunity gap – Kathleen Annette, Executive Director, Blandin Foundation
9: 45 – 10:15 Measuring the achievement gap and studying social and emotional learning – Dr. Michael Rodriquez, University of Minnesota
10:15 – 10:45 Discipline & suspensions discussion – Dr. Bernadeia Johnson, Mankato State University
10:45 – 11:15 Student & parental perspectives on barriers to success in public schools
11:15 – 11:45 Overview of approaches in other states – Daniel Thatcher, J.D., National Conference of State Legislators
11:45 – 12 How litigation impacts the policy landscape – MN Attorney General’s Office
12 – 1 pm Break for Lunch
Afternoon agenda – ideas on the table
1 – 1:30 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – Justice Page & President Kashkari, Minneapolis Federal Reserve
1:30 – 2 Early childhood and the opportunity gap – Dr. Geoff Nagle, Erikson Institute
2:00 – 2:30 Panel of Superintendents
2:30 – 3 Student, family, and community relationship strategies – Jose Munoz, Coalition for Community Schools, Jessica Davis, Teacher of the Year, Teachers of Color, Equity Coaches
3 – 3:30 Cost of closing the opportunity and achievement gaps, a case study – Superintendent Osorio, North Saint Paul/Maplewood