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Minnesota Schools Shift to Remote Amid ICE Shooting Protests

1/20/2026

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Minnesota schools are closing or moving to remote learning after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shooting sparked protests.
Experts criticize closures as politically motivated and harm students like COVID-19 lockdowns.
Stefano Forte of the 1776 Project PAC says teachers' union prioritizes political agendas over children's education.
Rhyen Staley of Defending Education warns this trend harms children amid concerns about a state-funded teacher prep program allegedly limiting eligibility by race.

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Minnesota schools are closing or moving to remote learning after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shooting sparked protests.
Experts criticize closures as politically motivated and harm students like COVID-19 lockdowns.
Stefano Forte of the 1776 Project PAC says teachers' union prioritizes political agendas over children's education.
Rhyen Staley of Defending Education warns this trend harms children amid concerns about a state-funded teacher prep program allegedly limiting eligibility by race.