Elena Villarreal – West St. Paul Reader

All Are Welcome: ISD 197 Implements Anti-Bias Curriculum

In a national context of schools removing books and teachers being restricted—especially on topics of race and LGBTQ+ issues—ISD 197 will begin using a supplemental anti-bias curriculum to help kids from a range of identities feel welcomed and included.

2021 ISD 197 School Board Campaign Spending

We explore the campaign finance reports of the 2021 ISD 197 school board candidates.

Results for the 2021 ISD 197 School Board & Levy Election

In the ISD 197 election, the levy renewal passes with 68% of the vote and Sarah Larsen, Marcus Hill, and Jon Vaupel win seats on the school board. The margin of victory for third over fourth was half a percent, some 91 votes.

Civil rights protests in the 1960s and 2020s

2021 ISD 197 School Board Election: Critical Race Theory & Equity

We ask school board candidates about the recent controversy over critical race theory and how the district has done with equity issues.

2021 ISD 197 School Board Election: Levy

This fall’s election includes a levy renewal, so we ask the school board candidates if they support past and current levies.

Voter’s Guide: 2021 ISD 197 School Board & Levy Election

The ISD 197 school board and levy election is on Tuesday, November 2. Here’s your voter’s guide with details about voting, candidates, forums, levy info, and more.

2021 ISD 197 School Board Election: Top Issues

As we approach the election for ISD 197 school board where 10 candidates are vying for three seats, we ask the candidates about their top priorities.

2021 ISD 197 School Board Election: COVID-19

10 candidates are running for three seats on the ISD 197 school board this fall. We ask the candidates about COVID-19 precautions.

Ten Candidates Running for ISD 197 School Board in 2021

The filing period to run for ISD 197 school board closed today and we now know who is running for election in 2021. Here’s the rundown and some nerdy facts for context.