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  • How Rhode Island's charter schools succeeded where Minnesota's failed

    September 13, 2024 |

    Minnesota Star Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Rhode Island

    Rhode Island has stringent requirements for charter schools, with strong systems for oversight and accountability and provisions intended to limit harm to existing school districts and ensure the charters are representative of their communities. Charter school students in the state are making bigger standardized testing gains than their peers in traditional public schools.

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  • Hennepin County reduced repeat abuse of kids. Are there lessons for the rest of Minnesota?

    December 17, 2023 |

    Minnesota Star Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Hennepin County, Minnesota

    Hennepin County implemented a comprehensive overhaul of its child protection system, implementing a multi-pronged approach including increasing the staff and budget, splitting caseloads more evenly among workers, and instituting a two-month training program for new hires with ongoing education throughout their careers. The overhaul ensures families receive more comprehensive support, including therapy and addiction treatment services, reducing repeat cases and improving family outcomes.

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