Minneapolis school board gets an earful from principals over rethinking layoffs

Last week, Minneapolis school board members heard from a large crowd of protesters angry about the layoffs of a number of educators of color.

On Wednesday night, the board faced nearly 100 principals and assistant principals who filled the room for a special board meeting. The school administrators opposed the board’s reinstatement of those laid off. Some said they were hurt and frustrated by the board action, which they said was taken without consultation with those who had to make tough, budget-based decisions about staff cuts.

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