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Education groups stand behind equity-related work in schools

"We are committed to reversing this trend with programs and policies that meet students where they are academically, emotionally, and physically and lift them up so every student has an excellent chance at academic success. For us, this is the definition of education equity," the statement says.

Menahga School won t seek COPS Grant | Park Rapids Enterprise

Menahga School won’t seek COPS Grant Considered about the financial commitment, the Menahga School Board declined to co-author a COPS Grant application with the city of Menahga.  7:37 pm, May 25, 2021 × They discussed the matter at their May 17 meeting. Superintendent Kevin Wellen reported that Menahga Police Chief Adam Gunderson inquired about seeking funds for a school resource officer (SRO). It would be a financial commitment for the school district, Wellen said, at roughly 25 percent of the individual’s salary and benefits over four years. He estimated the annual cost to the district at $25,000 to $30,000. SROs are a bit controversial, Wellen noted. If the district isn’t interested in an SRO, Gunderson plans to apply for a community police officer.

Range school districts feeling enrollment loss

Enrollment in ten Iron Range public school districts has dropped by more than 700 students compared to pre-COVID. The “non-return” of students from the 2019-2020 school year to the 2020-2021 school year, is causing major concern and significant financial issues within the districts. A total of 721 students who attended the 10 districts in 2019-2020, didn t return for the current school year, according to Minnesota Department of Education statistics as researched by the Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation in Eveleth. “It s been a range of factors,” Noel Schmidt, Rock Ridge Public Schools superintendent said. “Some kids left school because of COVID, some have chosen to homeschool their kids, some have chosen other online options and some have just disappeared. I know it sounds strange, but we don t know where they went.”

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