To Retain or Not Retain? That Actually Is Not the Question
What is Retention?
Retention is the practice of requiring students to repeat or remain in a given grade level for an additional subsequent school year,...
Identification of Needs and Resources to Support Educators During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has permeated all aspects of our daily lives since March 6, 2020 when Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-01 declaring a...
Avoid “Solutionitis” When Trying to Solve Complex Problems
During the 2017 Spring MASA conference, I had the pleasure of participating with Jim Rickabaugh in a keynote address on the topic of personalized...
Five Research Must-Reads for Inclusive Education Leaders
On behalf of the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI), welcome back to the start of another school year! Whether you are...
A Return to School: What Should Be Our Focus? Relationships
As schools across the state return to what they hope will be a more “normal” year, there are many things that understandably will vie...