The changes to Tier 2 teacher licensure proposed by the legislature will disproportionately harm MPS, our ability to recruit and retain educators of color, and recruit and retain special education educators.
- Over HALF of the Tier 2 teachers in Minneapolis Public Schools are teachers of color or Indigenous teachers.
- Over 25% of the Tier 2 teachers in Minneapolis Public Schools are special education teachers.
- Minneapolis Public Schools has the highest number of Tier 2 teachers in Minnesota.