It used to be local government’s primary role in education was to create and refine funding mechanisms, most often property or real estate taxes, but efforts to improve equity — the right of all children to have equal access to educational resources no matter where they live — have led to an increased state role in education funding (not necessarily increased dollars, just a greater percentage of the source of dollars). For more information, see Parents United on Equity & Adequacy.
Today, there's a growing awareness that it will take a community-wide commitment to Close the Achievement Gap and deliver a 21st Century Education to ALL Minnesota students.
Minnesota Local Government Learning Initiatives
City of Saint Paul Education: Ready for School, Ready for Life - Cities have a role in the development of young people and that the city’s future economic stability and quality of life depends on our ability to connect young people to meaningful learning experiences.
Hennepin County Accelerating Graduation by Reducing Achievement Disparities (A-GRAD) - Ensuring the educational success of all County children ages 0-21.
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