After nine months without a contract, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers announced a “historic” contract for teachers at the same time MPS officials have stated that they will need to cut $110 million, and that “everything is on the table.”
Thursday s press conference was the first time Madison has heard directly from Gothard since his hiring was announced Feb. 26, as he has declined all interview requests from Madison media.
President Joe Biden announced a new debt relief plan on Monday during a campaign event. Meanwhile, issues with financial aid continue for incoming students.
The proposed cuts to Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools are set to eliminate hundreds of full-time positions across numerous departments, drastically reduce department budgets by up to 60 percent and impact afterschool programs.