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We partner with schools, families, and communities to ensure that every young Minnesotan has access to a rigorous and engaging education.
5 years ago, Minnesota schools took food away from children.

Today, all kids have access to meals while at school.

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Minnesota school threw out hot meals of students with over $15 lunch debt, then apologized
"We deeply regret our actions today and the embarrassment that it caused," the school district said in a statement.
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April 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
EdAllies' Programs and Outreach Manager Margaret Sullivan is here to give everyone an update on K-3 dismissal ban bills at the #mnleg, including a floor debate that almost happened...but then didn't.

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March 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Tomorrow (3/13) at 3pm, the House will come to the floor to debate HF1052, which would repeal the ban on K-3 suspensions. Listen to @mattmcshaver talk about the issue with @derushaj.bsky.social yesterday! #mnleg www.youtube.com/live/qnlmn9i...
DriveTime Live: Bags Fly Free? Southwest says screw that! Plus Megan Sheley from Next Level Chef
YouTube video by WCCO Radio
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March 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Check out the next hearing on direct admissions in rigorous coursework in the MN Senate Higher Education committee today at 3pm. If you're at the Capitol, join us in room G-15 or stream the hearing online at www.senate.mn/schedule/liv... #mnleg
February 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A bill on academic enrollment in rigorous coursework is being heard right now in MN House Education Finance, including inspiring student testifiers! www.youtube.com/live/WSIjOxr... #mnleg
Committee on Education Finance - 02/26/25
YouTube video by Minnesota Senate Media Services
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February 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Listen to Matt Shaver, EdAllies’ Senior Policy Director, talk about chronic absenteeism with @ninamoini.bsky.social on @mprnews.org leading up to #mnleg hearings on 5 bills tackling attendance. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...
New bills look to track student absenteeism data faster, hopes to find solutions
In 2023, more than a quarter of students missed at least 10 percent of school. Some legislators want the state to reconsider how it’s addressing chronic absenteeism.
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February 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🚨 Happening today at 3PM: The MN House Education Policy Committee is hearing bills to tackle chronic absenteeism! Stream online: 🔗 www.house.mn.gov/htv/schedule... #MNLeg #Education
February 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Today, the MN Senate Education Policy Committee will hear testimony on SF1474, which extends MN's direct admissions program. The program has seen early success in increasing both FAFSA completion & college enrollment & would help students see a path to higher education. #MNLeg
February 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM