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AMSD advocates for state education policy that enables metro school districts to improve student learning. #mnleg

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Thank you so much to @MnDeptEd Director of Government Relations Adosh Unni and Director of School Finance Cathy Erickson for sharing their overview of the education-related legislation approved during the 2026 legislative session with the @amsdmn Board of Directors today.

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Thank you so much to @mnmsba Deputy Executive Director Gary Lee for sharing an informative overview of the proposed Educator Group Insurance program and its potential impact on school districts with the @amsdmn Board of Directors today.

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From @MPRnews: Potential funding change could cost some Minnesota school districts millions
https://t.co/20WTJkKmtK

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The May issue of @amsdmn #Connections is out! 🗞️
In this month's issue:
- Changing for Good in Stillwater Area Public Schools
- Education Funding Hangs in the Balance in Final Days of Session
- Read it here: https://t.co/oINeuoYs7A
#AMSD #mnleg

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Congratulations to St. Louis Park Public Schools Spanish Immersion Music Teacher David Davis — @EducationMN's 2026 Teacher of the Year! #mnteacheroftheyear
https://t.co/uVOKC7U5wh

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Thank you to Reps. Kari Rehrauer (DFL-Coon Rapids) and Bryan Lawrence (R-Princeton) for sharing updates on the #mnleg session today with our @amsdmn board. They said it themselves: There is still time to reach out to legislators and make an impact on the outcome of the session!

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Thank you so much to Andrew Krech and Sara Bruggeman from the MN State Board of Investment for sharing an overview today with @amsdmn of their work of the Permanent School Fund Task Force and the proposed amendment to the State Constitution. Learn more: https://t.co/2pliiXnpxP

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From @kare11: Hold harmless funding for school districts, like @CHPSisd13 and @SSPPS6, is critical, say Superintendents like Supt. Brian Zambreno and Supt. Zena Stenvik.#mnleg

https://t.co/wDLC3YnkTR

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Thank you to so many @amsdmn members for your powerful testimony supporting @BenBakebergMN's HF4114, to repeal a $250 million cut to special education. It passed unanimously out of committee with strong bipartisan support. Your advocacy matters! #mnleg

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Thank you again so much to our @amsdmn
and @MNAssocSchAdm Region 9 members for the incredible turnout today at our annual #mnleg Day at the Capitol — your commitment and support for our students makes a difference!

[AMSD @amsdmn]

Thank you so much to our @amsdmn and @MNAssocSchAdm Region 9 members for the incredible turnout today at our annual #mnleg Day at the Capitol — your commitment and support for our students makes a difference!

[AMSD @amsdmn]

Insufficient funding to meet new requirements continues to hurt our school districts — and Minnesota’s school children. Join us and districts from throughout the region tomorrow (4/13/26) at our Day at the Capitol, urging lawmakers to fund education. https://t.co/WZJ3H2pV7f

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From the @StarTribune: Education funding is in crisis, threatening shortfalls, cuts, and more. Learn more at https://t.co/gat3MidzcC.

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Minnesota schools again face budget deficits and cuts. Look up your district’s shortfall. https://t.co/gk39V7Tv4i

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Thank you so much to our guests Rep. Bianca Virnig (DFL-Eagan) and Rep. Wayne Johnson (R-Cottage Grove), speaking at our April @amsdmn Board of Directors meeting, providing updates on activity at the Capitol and thoughts how the remaining weeks of the session will unfold! #mnleg

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Our April edition of Connections is now available!
• Columbia Heights Public Schools Community Rallies For Students Amid Operation Metro Surge
• AMSD Urges Legislature to Amend Constitution to Increase Permanent School Fund Payments

Read it here: https://t.co/XOcrLzb5om

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Thank you so much for the very informative presentations at our March @amsdmn Board of Directors meeting, from @MnDeptEd School Finance Director Cathy Erickson, PELSB Chair Dr. Lucy Payne and Executive Director Dr. Yelena Bailey, and Jimmy Adams, executive director of @NASDTEC!

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New in the @amsdmn issue of March Connections:
- A Bright Idea: Improving Energy Efficiency at Mounds View Public Schools
- Survey Shows AMSD School Districts Face More Than $223 Million in Budget Shortfalls
View the latest issue at: https://t.co/HDtDkc3736

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Thank you to the nearly 200 attendees who turned out in person & online for the @amsdmn Legislative Preview! Thanks to Superintendents Lisa Sayles-Adams of @MPS_News, @jholmberg1 & @KentPekel, and special thanks to our panel of @RepMueller, @SydneyJordanMN, @CwodMN & @jimabeler!

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Thank you to the @MnDeptEd team of Dr. Lana Peterson, Dr. Seyma Birinci, and Dr. Tai Do and for their comprehensive overview of the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey results for the @amsdmn board of directors — we appreciate all the work you do!