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Parents press board on low science test scores and worries about special‑needs program changes

St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education · November 18, 2025
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Summary

Public commenters raised concerns about 2025 MCA science proficiency rates and a proposed merging program that may affect Hazel Park Preparatory's special‑needs services; a parent recounted injuries and alleged prior abuse and asked the board to consider families before a final decision next month.

During the public‑comment portion of the Nov. 18 meeting, community members urged the board to set measurable goals for science proficiency and to consider the impacts of proposed program mergers on students with special needs.

Keiko Bridal cited preliminary 2025 MCA science results and said, "only 17.6 percent of students achieve minimum state…

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