Community college students across Minnesota are devastated that President Biden’s tuition free community college plan will not become a reality this year.
Secretary of State Steve Simon welcomed community and technical college students to the Minnesota Student Leadership Summit today. He challenged students to return Minnesota to #1 in the country in youth voting.
Read about all the work that LeadMN has done over the past month, plus learn more about upcoming events like MN Peacebuilding Leadership Institute and the Emerging Leader Program!
"The Minnesota State system of public universities and community colleges has lost nearly 20,000 students over the past two years, a troubling sign that the pandemic is exacerbating an enrollment decline that has spanned the past decade."
LeadMN made recommendations to the Board of Trustees about the Supplemental Budget request to prioritize a tuition freeze, mental health support, and basic needs resources.
The Star Tribune quoted LeadMN's executive director about the need for Minnesota State Colleges to do more to support students in getting vaccinated for COVID.