Washington, Aug. 3 -- Congressman Brad Finstad issued the following press release:
Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) recently sent a letter (https://finstad.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rep.-Finstad-Letter-to-Governor-Walz-Education-Rankings.pdf) to Governor Tim Walz expressing his concern about the decline in Minnesota's educational performance. The letter cited a recent report that found Minnesota's education system has fallen in the national ranking from #7 to #21 in five years, noted declining reading and math proficiency, and called on the Walz administration to conduct a comprehensive review of education policies and performance.
"It is extremely disappointing to see Minnesota's educational performance decline under Governor ...