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In October, Minneapolis Fed economists Rob Grunewald and Anusha Nath issued a pivotal report about the deep and widespread nature of Minnesota’s education achievement gaps.
Their research shined a light on the statewide crisis facing children of color and those from low-income families: While Minnesota students do well on average, racial and income gaps in standardized test scores and college readiness have increased over time.
This research set the stage for a proposal to amend the Minnesota state constitution, set forth by Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari and retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page.
Alyssa Augustine is the Minneapolis Fed’s senior public relations manager. In this role, she coordinates all media relations for President Neel Kashkari and other Bank leaders. An experienced TV journalist, Alyssa also contributes articles to our website and publications. She holds a B.A. in media studies from Fordham University and an M.A. in sociology from the University of Washington.
