Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and other leaders highlighted three teacher training grant programs today. Flanagan emphasized the growing need for teachers, with over 18,000 elementary and more than 14,000 middle- and high-school job openings expected in the next decade. She noted that these programs are essential not only for increasing the state’s teacher workforce but also for diversifying it and ensuring high-quality teachers across Minnesota. Additionally, student loan repayment assistance is available. Applications for all three programs are now open, and Flanagan encourages aspiring teachers to apply.
The M-State Conference Room was packed at Monday night’s Detroit Lakes School Board meeting, where concerned residents and teachers were looking for an explanation about 18 teacher layoffs following the school year.