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Duluth Public Schools provides an academically engaging, safe and inclusive environment with high expectations and responsible use of resources.
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Duluth Public Schools is celebrating significant progress in graduation rates at Denfeld High School, which saw an increase of 7.85% overall.
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Duluth Public Schools has finalized a plan to address a $4 million budget gap for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. While rising costs for supplies, insurance, and specialized services have outpaced state and federal funding, our district remains committed to fiscal responsibility while keeping student learning at the forefront.
After months of data review and community collaboration, the district has approved a plan to reduce spending by approximately $4.2 million.
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Duluth Public Schools (ISD 709) announced Wednesday, Feb. 4 that it has joined Education Minnesota and Fridley Public Schools in filing a federal lawsuit to block the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from conducting immigration enforcement on or near school property.
Note on Fiscal Responsibility: Duluth Public Schools is not spending any district funds or local taxpayer dollars on this litigation. Multiple law firms have agreed to work this case pro bono, and additional support is provided by Education Minnesota.
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A coalition of Minnesota school districts and educators filed a federal lawsuit today in U.S. District Court seeking to block the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from conducting immigration enforcement activity on or near public schools, arguing that recent federal actions have disrupted education, endangered students and driven families away from classrooms. The plaintiffs include Education Minnesota, Duluth Public Schools (ISD 709), and Fridley Public Schools (ISD 14).
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Moody's Investors Service has maintained Duluth Public Schools’ Issuer Rating of A3.
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