Klobuchar, Demuth have school plans, but neither addresses funding challenges

By: Melissa Whitler

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 1,097

Last Updated: 3 days, 22 hours ago

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Minnesota’s next governor will face multiple education challenges when they take office, and few aspects of the job are more important. Funding for public schools comprises nearly 40% of the state budget and is the single biggest line item. That funding accounts for about two-thirds of all spending on public schools in Minnesota.

Under Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota’s students’ academic assessments declined significantly following the pandemic, with the number of students meeting …

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