In "Dokmo v. Independent School District No.11, Anoka-Hennepin," a teacher brought a declaratory judgment in district court challenging the school board's refusal to reinstate the teacher. The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a writ of certiorari is the proper procedure for challenging a school board's decision, thus preserving the…

The final recommendations are presented for the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board's study to assess the future viability of Minnesota's community colleges and vocational-technical institutes (V-TEC). After introductory material noting that the study was initiated in anticipation of enrollment declines and fiscal hardships, the report…

Schools of choice, which enable families to select among deliberately diversified schools and programs, benefit teachers. They facilitate empowerment, professionalization of practice, collaborative activity, and collegiality. The choice debate in Minnesota is reviewed, and issues confronting stakeholders are discussed. Educators should be…