On June 30, the U.S. Department of Education announced it was pausing an estimated $6.8 billion in federal funds that were expected to be dispersed to states in varying amounts on July 1. Included in the paused dollars are certain formula grant programs, which are defined as “noncompetitive awards based on a predetermined formula determined by […]| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
Let’s not force parents to keep their children in unsafe schools that are failing academically.| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
Why is it that our students could handle college-level course work once upon a time, but now they struggle, needing catch-up courses and adjusted grades in order to meet the mark?| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
Parents need the freedom and resources to escape failing school districts and find the best educational environment for their children.| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
Have you ever wondered which Minnesota school districts are the best? That’s a question that the school assessment company Niche.com answers. According to the news service Patch, Niche has just released its rankings ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. These rankings are “based on analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education plus test scores, college data, and […]| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
If you don’t care about reading and math while also believing gender inclusion is where energy should be spent, then Minneapolis Public Schools is the district for your family.| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
These visuals send a striking message: our schools are failing our boys.| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
When you explain how ESAs work and how they will transform education in America and Minnesota, we find Minnesotans of all stripes are even more excited and supportive.| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids