The portal contains a survey created by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to track the impact of federal actions on state schools, students and communities, according to a news release Thursday. The survey asks people to provide details about where and how Minnesota educational resources or support services are affected.
“In Minnesota, we know strong public education relies on policy decisions that are based on the real experiences of students, families and educators,” Minnesota Education Commissioner Willie Jett said in a public statement. “In the face of unpredictable federal action, MDE will amplify Minnesotans’ stories as we continue to advocate for the stability, resources and policies schools need to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.”
The news release added that MDE requested more information from the Trump administration about changes to essential programs and protections overseen by ED but has received no response.
In a guest column posted today on Fox News and issued via email by ED, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon stated that she will “systematically unwind unnecessary regulations and prepare to reassign the department’s other functions to the states or other agencies — including funding programs for states to support low-income students and learners with special needs, the distribution of student financial aid, civil rights enforcement and data collection.”
