EdAllies

TOMORROW @ 12pm!

The 2026 session wrapped up this week, and while there were some big misses on critical issues facing students and schools, there were a few bright spots as well. Join our virtual session recap at 12pm on June 2 and we’ll break down what happened during this legislative session, exploring the key policy debates in K-12, plus insights on early childhood and postsecondary policy.

We'll give updates on literacy, school funding, discipline, protections for immigrant students, teacher licensure, early childhood, postsecondary policy, and more. Hear from our team and key partners on the politics that got a few things across the finish line and left others undone.

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989553069789?aff=oddtdtcreator

The 2026 session wrapped up this week, and while there were some big misses on critical issues facing students and schools, there were a few bright spots as well. Join our virtual session recap at 12pm on June 2 and we’ll break down what happened during this legislative session, exploring the key policy debates in K-12, plus insights on early childhood and postsecondary policy.

We'll give updates on literacy, school funding, discipline, protections for immigrant students, teacher licensure, early childhood, postsecondary policy, and more. Hear from our team and key partners on the politics that got a few things across the finish line and left others undone.

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989553069789?aff=oddtdtcreator

The 2026 Minnesota legislative session is over and the results are mixed. A few meaningful wins for students, some important defensive battles, and a long list of urgent priorities that didn't make it across the finish line.

Senior Policy Director Matt Shaver breaks it all down in our new end-of-session blog: what passed, what we protected, and what's waiting for 2027. Check it out at https://edalliesmn.org/blog/holding-the-line-for-students-in-a-high-stakes-session/

At a time when some states are threatening to strip immigrant students of their right to a K-12 education, Rep. Sencer-Mura and Dr. Alice Mann For MN State Senate led the charge to codify that right in Minnesota through the Education Protection Bill. Thanks as well to Sen. Latz for bringing this legislation to the Senate floor, which passed 34-33.

While this legislation didn't pass the House, the fight isn't over. Ensuring every child has safe access to a quality education is essential to Minnesota's future, and this will be a top priority in the months ahead and into 2027. Thank you to these leaders for their courage and commitment.

We are excited to announce that, in partnership with Northside Achievement Zone, our next For the Love of Reading Book Club meeting will welcome Mya as our featured author on May 23 from 11:30am-12:30pm at NAZ!

Mya is a young children’s book author and literacy advocate who has been published since the age of 4. Her mission is to make reading lit for kids—especially ensuring Black children see themselves reflected in stories early. She will read from her book Natural Hair Afro-Mations!

Registration is required and space is limited so RVSP right away to save your seat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-love-of-reading-a-book-club-for-kids-tickets-1982531866180

New federal rules for SNAP and Medicaid remove thousands of Minnesota students from counts used for school funding, but they still need access to food and learning supports. Minnesota needs a common-sense solution: a short-term freeze on counts while we work to bridge the funding gap. This stop-gap would keep tutors, counselors, and specialists in place. We cannot expect students to succeed if their support system is pulled out from under them.