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Anoka-Hennepin teachers set Jan. 8 strike date

Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota has filed a formal intent-to-strike notice with the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services, setting Jan. 8 as the earliest possible date for a teachers' strike if no contract agreement is reached. The union, representing educators in the Twin Cities' largest district, says rising health-insurance costs and pay are the main sticking points, while the school board says it remains committed to negotiating through mediation and will hold a special meeting to discuss the labor situation.

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The average teacher salary in Anoka-Hennepin School District was $78,226 in 2024, which is above the Minnesota state average of $72,430 in 2025. ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district)) ([GovSalaries](https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MN/anoka-hennepin-school-district))

Anoka-Hennepin School District Salaries - Minnesota — GovSalaries

Health insurance premiums for teachers in Anoka-Hennepin School District increased by approximately 22% in 2025, leading to employees paying $500 to $700 more per month for family plans in similar Minnesota districts. ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher)) ([MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/07/inflation-ozempic-drive-minnesota-school-district-health-costs-higher))

Inflation, Ozempic drive Minnesota school district health costs higher — MPR News

Anoka-Hennepin School District is addressing a $26 million budget gap for the 2025-26 school year through cuts totaling $22.2 million since February 2025, driven by the expiration of federal pandemic relief funds and declining student enrollment. ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/school-board-approves-81-million-budget-reduction-for-2026-27))

School Board approves $8.1 million budget reduction for 2026-27 — Anoka-Hennepin School District

Student enrollment in Anoka-Hennepin School District decreased by 358 students from 2023 to 2024, with elementary enrollment dropping by 232 students from 2024 to 2025. ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html)) ([Hometown Source](https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/community/anoka-hennepin-sees-decrease-in-student-enrollment/article_350b6707-a0fd-4f1b-80ee-18ec073d8572.html))

Anoka-Hennepin sees decrease in student enrollment — Hometown Source

The proportion of students of color in Anoka-Hennepin School District increased from 25-26% in 2015-2016 to 50% in 2024, with current demographics at 57.1% White, 15.8% Black, 10.1% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, and 8.8% two or more races. ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/497/Achievement%2520Report%25202015-16_final.pdf))

Anoka-Hennepin Academic Achievement Report — Anoka-Hennepin School District

Achievement gaps persist between White and BIPOC students in Anoka-Hennepin School District, with goals set to close the gap in proficiency rates by 2026; statewide in Minnesota, wide proficiency gaps remain in math and reading between White students (about 60% proficient) and Black (30%), Hispanic (35%), and Asian (55%) students in 2024-2025. ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf)) ([Anoka-Hennepin School District](https://www.ahschools.us/cms/lib/MN01909485/Centricity/Domain/75/Amended%25202023-2026%2520Anoka%2520Hennepin%2520Achievement%2520and%2520Integration%2520Plan.2.22.24.pdf))

Achievement and Integration Plan — Anoka-Hennepin School District

Minnesota faces teacher shortages in areas like special education and elementary education, with causes including low compensation, difficult working conditions, and high workload; the state has the 4th best teacher vacancy-to-student ratio nationally but still reports significant unfilled positions in 2025. ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf)) ([Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board](https://mn.gov/pelsb/assets/2025%2520Supply%2520and%2520Demand%2520Report.post2_tcm1113-713735.pdf))

2025 Biennial Report Supply and Demand of Teachers in Minnesota — Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

📌 Key Facts

  • The Anoka-Hennepin teachers union filed an official intent-to-strike notice with the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services, triggering a 10-day cooling-off period.
  • Jan. 8 is now the first possible day for a strike if the parties do not reach a new contract agreement.
  • Teachers have been working without a contract since June 30, and the union cites insurance affordability and fair compensation as the key unresolved issues.

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