Minneapolis teachers have voted to ratify a new contract and avert a strike, bringing relief to families worried about classroom disruptions. The agreement includes gains for adult education teachers and modest raises for some education support professionals, but ESPs say pay still lags far behind the cost of living. Educators warn that Black students and Black staff remain concentrated in under resourced roles and schools, and say the contract is only a first step toward real equity.
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Mpls. funding fight underscores larger school budget pain
Minnesota school districts are facing financial pressure due to expiring pandemic aid and declining enrollment, and advocates are calling for long-term improvements, not short-term cuts, to address the issue.