Minnesota has slowly diversified its teaching workforce over the years. The effort faces new challenges as the Trump administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

A 2024 survey of K-12 teachers found they have higher levels of burnout compared to other working adults.

Recent statewide surveys and reports in Minnesota, Colorado and South Dakota allude that teacher retention and recruitment remain a concern.

Minnesota schools see a statewide lack of applicants for teachers and staff.

Hourly school staff should have the same opportunities as construction, hospitality and landscaping workers to collect benefits during their off seasons.

The “Grow Your Own” pathway offers multiple opportunities for prospective teachers.

A novel approach to shielding teachers of color from last-in, first-out layoffs.

Only 1,521 of Minnesota's K-12 teachersholding a license (1.5%) were Black/African American.

But the low wages and high stress at school are causing many educational support professionals to leave their jobs.

Alarming number of educators indicated they plan to leave profession.

The district is changing start times and renewing its partnership with Metro Transit in anticipation of a continued bus driver shortage.

Reading and math coaches are "pulled in 110 directions" and often tapped to fill school staffing gaps.