Parents for Good
Coverage of Parents for Good in the Nexus archive.
- Anoka-Hennepin Schools parent group appealing judge’s ruling denying petition for referendum
Parents in Anoka-Hennepin School District are appealing a judge’s ruling that denied their petition to place school funding questions on the fall ballot. The court agreed with the district, stating that the school board maintains the power to call a special election regarding necessary funding decisions. The parent group has filed an appeal and requested an expedited process.
- Anoka-Hennepin teachers in limbo as district has yet to approve new social studies curriculum
Anoka-Hennepin teachers face uncertainty as the district delays approval of a new social studies curriculum aligned with Minnesota's updated standards. Teachers and parents report stress and confusion due to unclear guidelines, unresolved curriculum materials, and a divided school board over content like ethnic studies.
- Anoka-Hennepin parent group pushing for property tax referendum to halt school staff budget cuts
A parent group in Anoka-Hennipin School District is pushing for a property tax referendum to prevent school staffing cuts, supported by a 3000-signature petition. The district plans to cut $22 million from its budget, including 75 positions like social workers and counselors, prompting legal challenges over a 2009 state statute that restricts referendum placement via voter petitions.