Does Minnesota need changes in its education system?

Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius wants Minnesota to get a waiver from the No Child Left Behind testing program, seek federal money from the Race to the Top initiative and improve and rate the preschool programs in Minnesota. What are the most important things to improve or change in Minnesota's schools?

Guests

• Brenda Cassellius: Minnesota Education Commissioner. 20 years experience as classroom teacher, administrator and superintendent in Minnesota and Tennessee.

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Resources

• Minnesota Department of Education