Thank you A-H school board members Audette, Arco, and Hoekman for trying to shift Social-Emotional Learning lessons back to A-H 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 time when our board members […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.