DB writes:"If you could speak in terms of MPS kids, what MPS actually teaches, and things the district can do/change, we'll all be in keeping with list principles."
~It is not possible to discuss the Mpls Public Schools (Special School District #1) without putting it in the context of state law & policy. MPS is not only by far the largest district in the state, it the epicenter of almost every legislative action affecting education policy, funding, privacy, discipline, curriculum, testing, etc. It is also among the largest school districts in the nation. There is little on the state or federal level re education (or health or housing for that matter)that does not significantly impact the Minneapolis Public Schools and therefore the City of Minneapolis. I applaud & encourage David's continuing effort to keep the Forum discussion structured and limited--and I too urge that any issue raised be tied to its effect on or role in the MPS. But, we are not just another of 480+ school districts in this state. The impact of state policy on our schools and the importance of the health of the MPS to the city and the state should be receiving more attention, not less. Thanks. Kathy Kosnoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
