At The Capitol: Education Improvement
Updated: Tuesday, 11 Jan 2011, 6:10 PM CST
Published : Tuesday, 11 Jan 2011, 6:10 PM CST
by Jeff Goldberg / FOX 9 News
ST. PAUL, minn. - At the Minnesota State Capitol, lawmakers are taking a closer look at education. That's after a report comes out ranking Minnesota schools with mediocre marks. "Education Week" gave the state an overall mark of "C," ranking 36th in the U.S.
Minnesota got a "D+" on efforts to improve teaching. So what's being done to get a better grade??
Education a big topic of discussion here today as Education Minnesota teacher's union laid out its goals for the session -- goals they believe will lead to better results in the classroom.
They say the top issue, far and away, is closing the state's achievement gaps.
The three steps Education Minnesota is recommending: enhance parent and community involvement with schools -- like home visits and orientation, Bring support services to schools, like medical screenings and lower class sizes.
Union President Tom Dooher