Photo: #Minnesota is seeing an increase in the number of children entering kindergarten. That means many school districts will see an increase in K-12 enrollment over the next few years. In Bemidji, the increase is causing overcrowded classrooms. This kindergarten class has 26 students. Administrators would prefer class sizes in the teens.
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Minnesota is seeing an increase in the number of children entering kindergarten. That means many school districts will see an increase in K-12 enrollment over the next few years. In Bemidji, the increase is causing overcrowded classrooms. This kindergarten class has 26 students. Administrators would prefer class sizes in the teens. (MPR Photo/Tom Robertson)

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Bush foundation education grant

Broadcast: Midmorning, 01/14/2010, 9:06 a.m.

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The Bush Foundation recently announced a $40 million grant to significantly overhaul how K-12 teachers are recruited and trained in Minnesota. The goal of the project, which will be watched closely be educators around the nation, is to create and retain effective teachers and increase student achievement.

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  • Susan Heegaard: vice president and educational achievement team leader at the Bush Foundation.
  • Craig Jerald: president of Break the Curve Consulting, an education consulting firm.

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