Anoka-Hennepin teachers vote on strike
Teachers in Minnesota's largest district are voting through Saturday on whether to authorize a strike after working without a contract since June 30. Union leaders cite no agreed pay increase and an average 22% jump in health insurance costs that could cut take-home pay by $95-$400 per paycheck; if approved, more than 3,000 teachers and licensed staff could strike in early January, as talks stalled after a Dec. 3 mediation session.
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The average teacher salary in Minnesota is $72,430 as of 2025. ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank)) ([National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/resource-library/educator-pay-and-student-spending-how-does-your-state-rank))
Educator Pay Data 2025 — National Education Association
Between 80% and 90% of Minnesota school districts are significantly impacted by teacher shortages as of 2023. ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota)) ([Proximity Learning](https://www.proxlearn.com/state/minnesota))
Minnesota Teacher Shortage Solutions — Proximity Learning
In Anoka-Hennepin School District, approximately 60% of students are White, 15% are Black, 9% are Asian, 8% are of two or more races, and 7% are Hispanic. ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/499/EquityAchievePlanasof2122.docx.pdf))
Equity Achievement Plan — Anoka-Hennepin School District
In Anoka-Hennepin School District, the graduation rate for Black students was 78.5% in 2024, compared to the overall district graduation rate of 85.6%. ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=7638&PageID=44546&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99775))
Anoka-Hennepin high school graduation rates continue to outperform state averages — Anoka-Hennepin School District
Health insurance costs for educators in Minnesota have risen faster than negotiated salary and wage increases in recent years. ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/)) ([Education Minnesota](https://educationminnesota.org/news/minnesota-educator/2025-legislative-agenda-continues-focus-on-pay-pensions-health-care-to-solve-educator-shortage/))
2025 legislative agenda continues focus on pay, pensions, health care to solve educator shortage — Education Minnesota
📌 Key Facts
- Strike authorization vote underway; results expected Saturday
- Teachers have been without a contract since June 30
- Union says health insurance costs up ~22%, reducing take‑home pay by $95–$400 per paycheck
- Potential strike could begin in early January, impacting >3,000 educators
- Last mediated session was Dec. 3; no new talks scheduled
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