Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD)

10/13/2026

The Permanent School Fund was created to support public education in MN. We have an opportunity to use that fund more effectively and have a greater impact on the lives of students today and into the future. Here is what VOTING YES would mean, by the numbers. Please share and VOTE YES. Questions? Please check out Myths vs. Facts: https://voteyesmnstudents.org/myths-and-facts/

10/12/2026

The 2026 Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD)/ conference is less than a month away — Tuesday, Nov. 10! The conference theme is “Resilient Schools, Bright Futures — Supporting Students and Educators for Tomorrow,” featuring a keynote from motivational speaker and former Golden Gopher standout Dr. Tommy Watson; several breakouts on timely topics; and a lunch panel featuring COMPASS, Minnesota Department of Education, and AMSD member district leaders. Register today!! https://amsd.org/conference/

10/02/2026

Thank you so much to gubernatorial candidates Speaker Lisa Demuth (Lisa Demuth), and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (Amy Klobuchar), for their appearances this morning at the Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) Board of Directors meeting — we appreciate your time, and support for !

09/30/2026

09/21/2026

"We believe there is no downside to adopting this amendment. If voters approve, the Permanent School Fund will continue to be responsibly managed and preserved for the future, while a modernized withdrawal formula will allow more financial support for cash-strapped schools." - Minnesota Star Tribune Editorial Board. Read full editorial: https://www.startribune.com/mn-ballot-initiative-school-funding-crisis-state-constitution/601890524?utm_source=gift

09/20/2026

09/16/2026

Thank you so much to Supt. Erin Rathke & Student Board Member Boden Brown from Eastern Carver County Schools, and
Minnesota School Boards Association’s Kristy Cook, for their recent Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) board meeting presentation about the upcoming Amplifying Student Voice event Oct. 28! Learn more here:
https://mnmsba.org/event/minnesota-school-boards-amplifying-student-voice-summit/

09/02/2026

It’s I’m a Minnesota Kid Day with Minnesota Kids Rise at the
Minnesota State Fair! You might even see Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) Executive Director Scott Croonquist — joined by Minnesota Association of School Administrators - MASA Executive Director Matt Hillman, or even Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar — celebrating the students, educators, families, graduates and communities that make Minnesota public schools strong!

Learn more here: https://minnesotakidsrise.org/join-us-at-the-fair/

09/01/2026

Sen. Mary Kunesh (DFL-New Brighton) and Rep. Spencer Igo (R-Grand Rapids) joined representatives of the state’s educators, school boards, and administrators from across Minnesota to officially kick off our campaign to pass the PSF constitutional amendment — a simple change that would distribute more money to each of Minnesota's public schools — WITHOUT RAISING YOUR TAXES. But you have to “VOTE YES!”
Watch the full press conference here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1bHnyhYzvk/

Learn more here: https://voteyesmnstudents.org/