Emily Johns
Reporter | Education
Phone: 651-298-1541
E-mail: ejohns@startribune.com
Emily Johns covers schools in the city of Minneapolis and education accountability issues in Minnesota. She has been covering education since 2005.
Recent content from Emily Johns
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Johnson tells Minneapolis board she's "ready to lead the effort"
The Minneapolis school board will vote Tuesday on hiring Bernadeia Johnson as superintendent.
Feb 4, 2010 -
Stewart won't run again for Mpls. school board
Board member who clashed with Burroughs principal wants to pursue other avenues to fight poverty.
Feb 2, 2010 -
Public sizes up Mpls. school superintendent finalist
At a series of public meetings, Minneapolis residents get to question Bernadeia Johnson.
Feb 1, 2010 -
Worker claims she lost job for reporting misuse of funds
The woman in court fight with the St. Paul School District over the loss of her job alleges that one of the reasons the district wanted to fire her was because she blew the whistle on its misuse of a $3.3 million federal grant designed to improve teacher quality.
Jan 24, 2010 -
New Mpls. superintendent poised for progress
It's no accident that Bernadeia Johnson is slated to take over the reins of the Minneapolis Public Schools this summer. She got there by hard work.
Jan 20, 2010 -
Minneapolis names new schools chief
The Minneapolis school board said it chose to hire Bernadeia Johnson because of what the public says it wants: stability, continuity, focus.
Jan 20, 2010 -
$2M Cargill grant to aid charter schools
The multinational corporation has given $2 million to a Macalester College center to help 20 metro schools.
Jan 20, 2010 -
MLK Breakfast to feature Rev. Lowery
While post offices and schools are closed, churches, community centers and other places offer events honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King's legacy.
Jan 17, 2010 -
A discussion on the principles of principals
The school officials need ongoing training to adapt to changes in education, Franken and others say.
Jan 6, 2010 -
Valeria Silva: Journey to the top
Valeria Silva, St. Paul schools' new superintendent, has always been driven to leave a legacy of learning.
Jan 4, 2010