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Education Disparities

Minnesota’s economy depends on an educated workforce, but students across the state face persistent educational disparities

MINNESOTA HAS SOME OF THE MOST SEVERE EDUCATIONAL DISPARITIES IN THE NATION

Educational disparities are evident across geography, income, race, and ethnicity. They are a drag on our economy and undermine our democracy. Despite decades of effort, investment, and innovation, Minnesota has made little progress closing racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities. In some cases, these disparities are getting worse.

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A look at Minnesota’s educational disparities

Education achievement gaps in our state are wide and persistent, and these disparities can have negative effects on students well into adulthood. This video illustrates who is being left behind and how.

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Educational outcomes and Minnesota’s economy: American Indian/Alaska Native student snapshot
May 31, 2022
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Educational Outcomes and Minnesota's Economy key image
Educational outcomes and Minnesota’s economy: Asian American student snapshot
May 31, 2022
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Educational outcomes and Minnesota’s economy: Snapshot for students from low-income households
March 24, 2022
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Educational outcomes and Minnesota’s economy: Latino/Hispanic student snapshot
March 24, 2022
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Educational outcomes and Minnesota’s economy: Black and African American student snapshot
March 24, 2022
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Public Education Profiles
September 15, 2021
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New educational-disparities tool provides transparency, empowers Minnesotans to pursue changeVanessa Palmer | Data Director, Center for Indian Country DevelopmentAlene Tchourumoff | Senior Vice President, Talent and Engagement, Learning Management Support Office, and Community Development and Engagement
September 15, 2021
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Staff Reports
The Effect of Constitutional Provisions on Education Policy and OutcomesScott Dallman | Research AnalystAnusha Nath | Senior Research EconomistFilip Premik | Research Analyst
April 26, 2021
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No evidence that education amendments increase litigation key image
Education amendments improve student achievement and lead to policy changesAnusha Nath | Senior Research EconomistScott Dallman | Research AnalystFilip Premik | Research Analyst
April 26, 2021
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An increasingly diverse Minnesota student bodyVanessa Palmer | Data Director, Center for Indian Country DevelopmentAlene Tchourumoff | Senior Vice President, Talent and Engagement, Learning Management Support Office, and Community Development and Engagement
March 23, 2021
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No evidence that education amendments increase litigation key image
No evidence that education amendments increase litigationAnusha Nath | Senior Research Economist
February 3, 2021
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Minnesota’s education systems show persistent opportunity gaps by race, key image
Minnesota’s education system shows persistent opportunity gaps by raceRob Grunewald | Economist, Community Development and Engagement (former)Ben Horowitz | Senior Policy Analyst, Community Development and EngagementKim-Eng Ky | Senior Data ScientistAlene Tchourumoff | Senior Vice President, Talent and Engagement, Learning Management Support Office, and Community Development and Engagement
January 11, 2021
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