Staff cuts sharpen calls for school funding fixes

Staff cuts sharpen calls for school funding fixes

BOSTON — As state legislators contemplate whether to overhaul the complex formula that funds school budgets, small- to mid-sized communities say their financial woes have become a “crisis,” resulting in layoffs, program cuts and even school closures. “We are facing a perfect storm of fiscal challenges that has led to a widespread pattern of serious budget gaps projected for fiscal year 2026. To close the financial gaps, superintendents are propo…

Facing financial realities while prioritizing our students’ future

As superintendent, my top priority is ensuring that every student in our district receives a high-quality education that prepares them for success. However, like many school districts across Minnesota, we are facing a significant financial challenge.

My Turn: We need a bigger bed

I read a children’s book that featured a man whose bed was too short. No matter how he squirmed or twisted, some part of him was off the bed. I thought of this when observing the tensions and struggles of our mayor, City Council, School Committee and school administration to fully fund our schools and the many departments in the city. No matter how we twist and turn, there is not enough money in Greenfield and we can’t fix that by ourselves. Our…