St. Anthony Middle School Principal Amy Kujawski spoke on behalf of Representative Sandra Feist in support of HF4581, a bill that would require school districts to adopt a cell phone use policy. In the 2023 school year, both the middle and high schools adopted a cell phone policy which has been successful for student retention and learning.
Supt. Renee Corneille continued to voice both support and concern of the Read ACT – “I want to thank each of you for pushing and placing value on literacy. Although not my original statement, literacy is justice. Literacy is power and it is crucial for each and every one of Minnesota's students learn how to read.”
A new bill, SF3698, which is an amendment to the READ Act, would provide flexibility and additional financial resources to school districts in implementing the act. Supt. Corneille spoke out that the cost and the time to successfully accomplish the act will require more funding and time on behalf of the teachers doing the work.