Mara Klecker

Minneapolis

Minneapolis Schools Reporter at The Minnesota Star Tribune

K-12 education reporter @StarTribune. Formerly @OWHnews. Grad of @Unl_CoJMC. Tips about schools? [email protected]

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Lakeville school district settles lawsuit over Black Lives Matter posters

1 week ago | startribune.com | Mara Klecker

The Lakeville Area School District has agreed to pay $30,000 to the Upper Midwest Law Center to settle a lawsuit over school posters displaying the message Black Lives Matter. The school board approved the settlement agreement earlier this month, and a judge dismissed the lawsuit Wednesday. In a statement, district spokeswoman Grace Olson said, "We appreciate the many different perspectives shared.
Voters kept saying no to tax hikes in a Minnesota school district. These moms stepped up.

1 week ago | startribune.com | Mara Klecker

The moms behind the unusual booth at the Annandale Business Expo took a cue from the businesses around them and set out a candy dish, a sweet draw before a tough pitch. "We're supporting the school district and helping to bridge the gap of funding," Crystal Nutt explained to a woman eyeing the bowl of Twizzlers. The group of women, who call themselves "Cardinals Rising" after the school district mascot, was collecting donations in hopes of preventing cuts in the Annandale public schools.
Minnesota school districts warn of budget cuts, teacher layoffs

2 weeks ago | startribune.com | Mara Klecker

Dozens of Twin Cities-area school districts are planning steep budget cuts and teacher layoffs for next school year. The 47 districts in the Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) face a combined budget shortfall of more than $280 million, according to a survey the group sent out to its member districts. Those districts collectively enroll more than half of Minnesota's public school students.
This middle school did away with A-F letter grades. The students have questions

2 months ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Mara Klecker

MINNEAPOLIS -- A group of eight tween girls met Principal Amy Kujawski outside her office on a recent morning and offered their assessment of St. Anthony Middle School's grading system, which no longer offers A-F letter grades. It's flunking, at least for them.
This middle school did away with A-F letter grades. The students have questions

2 months ago | thederrick.com | Mara Klecker

MINNEAPOLIS -- A group of eight tween girls met Principal Amy Kujawski outside her office on a recent morning and offered their assessment of St. Anthony Middle School’s grading system, which no longer offers A-F letter grades. It’s flunking, at least for them. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
This middle school did away with A-F letter grades. The students have questions

2 months ago | star-telegram.com | Mara Klecker

MINNEAPOLIS -- A group of eight tween girls met Principal Amy Kujawski outside her office on a recent morning and offered their assessment of St. Anthony Middle School's grading system, which no longer offers A-F letter grades. It's flunking, at least for them. "I kind of, like, don't fully understand it," said Eliza Chinander, who wanted to know how to move past a "proficient" grade.
This middle school did away with A-F letter grades. The students have questions

2 months ago | mahoningmatters.com | Mara Klecker

MINNEAPOLIS -- A group of eight tween girls met Principal Amy Kujawski outside her office on a recent morning and offered their assessment of St. Anthony Middle School's grading system, which no longer offers A-F letter grades. It's flunking, at least for them. "I kind of, like, don't fully understand it," said Eliza Chinander, who wanted to know how to move past a "proficient" grade.
One Minnesota middle school did away with A-F letter grades. The students have questions.

2 months ago | startribune.com | Mara Klecker

One Minnesota middle school did away with A-F letter grades. The students have questions. St. Anthony-New Brighton and Spring Lake Park schools are among the Minnesota districts moving to “proficiency-based” grading to try to emphasize learning. Fourth-grade teacher Carly Oto talks to her students about Hmong culture during a Humanities class at Park Terrace Elementary School in Spring Lake Park.
Eden Prairie High School moves graduation date to accommodate Muslim holiday

2 months ago | startribune.com | Mara Klecker

Eden Prairie High School moves graduation date to accommodate Muslim holidayThe date of Eid al-Adha changes. This year, it falls in early June time when schools are trying to schedule commencement ceremonies. Eden Prairie High School will hold its 2025 graduation ceremony on June 4 to avoid a conflict with the Eid al-Adha holiday. (Mel Evans/The Associated Press)Eden Prairie High School has a new graduation date — one that will not conflict with the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha.
Robbinsdale school board member resigns

2 months ago | startribune.com | Mara Klecker

Robbinsdale school board member resigns just before board vote on her disciplinary pay cutSharon Brooks, who had previously been censured twice, and her departure is the latest disruption in a district facing a budget crunch amid board dysfunction. A member of the Robbinsdale school board resigned this week — the latest disruptive surprise in a district that’s made headlines for its dysfunctional board and a recent $20 million budget error.