'Students First' shouldn’t be a political statement

'Students First' shouldn’t be a political statement

Public education in Minnesota did not lose its way overnight. Over time, it has become increasingly shaped by political bureaucracy—layers of policy, compliance, and mandates that prioritize systems and processes over students. This is not a partisan statement. Whether you are blue or red, left or right, Democrat or Republican, the goal of public education should remain the same: meeting the needs of students. Unfortunately, political agendas—re…