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The incident comes as the district works on a protocol for addressing hate or bias in the schools.

Lack of progress draws the superintendent's efficacy into question.

It came on a 5-4 vote to begin negotiations to extend Graffs contract, which is set to expire at the end of June.

There have been thousands of COVID-19 cases among school-aged children in Minnesota this month, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health.

Leaders are using funds to cover their own mistakes, rather than address crises.

Copy shortlink: A group of teachers and parents are calling on Minneapolis Public Schools to ease its requirements to allow more students with outstanding class credits to participate in graduation ceremonies in June. Supporters say the pandemic has made it harder for some students to keep up, and the commencement ceremony is an important ritual that should be available to seniors who plan to complete their classes in summer school. A petition sponsored by the Minneapoli...

Minneapolis schools proposed budget is balanced with federal funds But Mpls. board did not include funding from the American Rescue Plan.  May 11, 2021 — 10:16pm Text size Copy shortlink: The Minneapolis school board on Tuesday night reviewed a proposed budget for next year, the first year the districts sweeping comprehensive redesign will take effect. The board will vote on the proposal in June. Minneapolis Public Schools 2021-202...

Minneapolis Schools to Close as City Braces for Violence School officials anticipate unrest as Derek Chauvin trial concludes Demonstrators march through downtown on April 9, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. / Getty Images Alex Nester • April 19, 2021 6:15 pm SHARE Minneapolis Public Schools will return to online learning this week as the city prepares for unrest in the final days of the Derek Chauvin trial.  Ed Graff, superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, announced all students...

Minneapolis and other US cities increase security ahead of Derek Chauvin trial verdict With jury deliberations in Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd expected next week, Minneapolis and other US cities are preparing for protests and possible civil unrest. The verdict in one of the most closely watched police brutality trials in decades could come next week as the Minneapolis metropolitan area and other cities reel from police-involved deaths, including the fatal shooting of 20-...

Cities on alert as Chauvin trial verdict awaited By BELINDA ROBINSON in New York | China Daily | Updated: 2021-04-19 09:46   Demonstrators participate in a march against police brutality in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 18, 2021. [Photo/Agencies] Jurors soon to weigh up case against ex-policeman on Floyd death charges Minneapolis and other cities across the United States are preparing for possible protests and civil unrest as the verdict in the trial of the fo...