Thank you Anoka Hennepin school board members Matt Audette, Zac Arco, and Linda Hoekman for trying to shift Social-Emotional Learning lessons back to Anoka Hennepin developed curriculum instead of those by national companies endorsed by CASEL, a controversial and ideologically left leaning organization. This shift would have saved the district money at a financially stressful […]
Author: AHPA
Response To Star Tribune Article
On May 2, 2025 the Star Tribune ran an article with the headline “Teachers union accuse Anoka-Hennepin school board of micromanaging how and what to teach.” Union leaders can plan protests and get media attention, but the facts are clear: direct instruction works, especially for struggling students. The three A-H board members are right to […]
Response To Executive Orders
Recent Executive Orders from the President of the United States aim to protect female athletes from competing against male athletes and to eliminate Critical Race Theory (CRT) and other divisive content from school curriculum. On March 3, 2025, the impact of these orders on Anoka-Hennepin schools was discussed at a work session. The board learned […]
Parent Story: Child Safety Concerns
Last year, my child, who was in 6th grade, was in a reading class. During this class, a substitute teacher, who was reportedly an industrial science teacher according to the school, was in charge. My child was talking during reading time when the substitute teacher kicked them in the back. Startled, my child turned around […]
Letter to MN Education Policy Committee
Regarding HF 12 – Act by Feb 17, 2025 A bill for an act relating to education; restricting female sports team participation to the female sex. Please use this letter as a starting point. Personalize and email to: rep.peggy.scott@house.mn.gov by Monday, February 17 to be included in policy documents for the hearing that week.