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![Federal Government Shutdown Statement from the Minnesota Department of Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759330402/isd709org/csybpzsolmqc4jpvp9bv/MinnesotaDepartmentofEducation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759330402/isd709org/csybpzsolmqc4jpvp9bv/MinnesotaDepartmentofEducation.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759330402/isd709org/csybpzsolmqc4jpvp9bv/MinnesotaDepartmentofEducation.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759330402/isd709org/csybpzsolmqc4jpvp9bv/MinnesotaDepartmentofEducation.png","width":1000}])
A statement from the Minnesota Department of Education in regards to the federal government shutdown.
![211 Teachers, 16 Staff Finish Key Reading Training]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748633846/isd709org/ohvzdeodcaytrfmb6wgz/LETRSTraining.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748633846/isd709org/ohvzdeodcaytrfmb6wgz/LETRSTraining.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748633846/isd709org/ohvzdeodcaytrfmb6wgz/LETRSTraining.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748633846/isd709org/ohvzdeodcaytrfmb6wgz/LETRSTraining.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748633846/isd709org/ohvzdeodcaytrfmb6wgz/LETRSTraining.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748633846/isd709org/ohvzdeodcaytrfmb6wgz/LETRSTraining.jpg","width":2200}])
![Duluth Public Schools makes significant gains in 2024 graduation rates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746625653/isd709org/vkxa4zmk0uk3aykfo3ie/WebsiteNewsPost-2024GraduationRates.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746625653/isd709org/vkxa4zmk0uk3aykfo3ie/WebsiteNewsPost-2024GraduationRates.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746625653/isd709org/vkxa4zmk0uk3aykfo3ie/WebsiteNewsPost-2024GraduationRates.jpg","width":800}])
Duluth Public Schools is celebrating significant progress in graduation rates, with an overall increase of 4.25% in 2024. Both Denfeld High School (+2.55%) and East High School (+1.08%) saw gains, and remarkable improvements were achieved among student groups.
![Statement on U.S. Department of Education Executive Order]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742832333/isd709org/jfnbbickrnx7jzx3mtjo/DOEStatementPost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742832333/isd709org/jfnbbickrnx7jzx3mtjo/DOEStatementPost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742832333/isd709org/jfnbbickrnx7jzx3mtjo/DOEStatementPost.png","width":800}])
Duluth Public Schools is aware of the recent presidential executive order concerning the U.S. Department of Education. We are carefully reviewing the implications of this order for our district and our families. In the meantime, I would like to share some of our initial observations.
![Budget Reduction and Realignment Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732753114/isd709org/ynefjthxcy1silq5yzo2/BudgetUpdateWebsiteUpdate.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732753114/isd709org/ynefjthxcy1silq5yzo2/BudgetUpdateWebsiteUpdate.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732753114/isd709org/ynefjthxcy1silq5yzo2/BudgetUpdateWebsiteUpdate.jpg","width":800}])
As you know, we are navigating challenging times as we have had to reduce our budget by $7.6 million dollars over a two-year period. We acknowledge the difficulty of this situation as we do our best to identify reductions that have the least impact on our ability to meet student needs. This collaborative effort is anchored in our Budget Reduction and Realignment Guiding Change document.