We partnered with the Hmong Early Childhood Coalition to create a toolkit for teachers to use as they get ready for incoming Hmong kindergarteners and their families. Find the Supporting Hmong Families: Transition into Kindergarten toolkit at education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/early/…

Congratulations Highwood Hills Polytechnic Principal Dr. Fatima Tanni Lawson on being named Minnesota's 2024 National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal. See more on the honor from the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association at mespa.net/resources/Hono…

Join us at two public input sessions to discuss the future of Farm to School and early Care efforts in Minnesota!

.U.S. Department of Education announced that three Minnesota students are part of the 60th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars — Ming Wei Yeoh of Chanhassen and Minnetonka Schools, Derrick Siu of Edina and Edina Schools, and Philippa Jane Pflaum of Wayzata and Phillips Exeter.
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Today is School Communicators Day! Thank you to all our Minnesota school public relations leaders for the work you do to keep our students and their families aware of the information and processes they need to succeed and stay engaged in school life. #ThankYouFromMDE

May is American Indian Month in Minnesota! Minnesota is located on the ancestral and contemporary lands called home by the Anishinaabe and Dakota people. Find American Indian Education resources at education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/indian… #AmericanIndianMonth

Commissioner Willie Jett visited Spring Lake Park Schools this May to connect with students and educators in the school's Career and Technical Education pathways.
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This week Commissioner Willie Jett visited Two Rivers High School in Mendota Heights where he interacted with students, toured the facility, and met with administrative leaders. The highlight of his time was a question and answer session with student leaders. #MDESchoolVisits

The Minnesota Department of Education Charter Center is accepting Federal Charter Schools Program Significant Expansion or Replication grant applications. Learn more about the grant and eligibility and apply by June 18 at education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/Grants….

Mental health services in school have many benefits including improving students’ self-awareness, decision-making, relationship skills and academic outcomes. Thank you to all who work in our schools supporting student mental health. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #ThankYouFromMDE

Today is School Nurse Day! Thank you Minnesota school nurses for making a difference in the lives of students and their families every day! School nurses create sustainable school and community partnerships to promote health equity and access. #ThankYouFromMDE #SND2024

It’s Bike to School Day! Enjoy your ride! Minnesota Safe Routes to School is inviting students to participate in the Bike to School Day Poster Contest by designing a poster that shows how you feel when you ride a bicycle. Entries are due May 15. mnsaferoutestoschool.org/news-events/na…

Commissioner Willie Jett visited Big Lake Schools this week to tour elementary school classrooms, including stopping by classrooms focusing on phonics and structured literacy, and met with school leaders and school board members. #MDESchoolVisits #MDECommissioner

Commissioner Willie Jett visited Rockford Area Schools ISD 883 this week where he toured the high school and visited the new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classroom and lab and visited with students, school leaders and board members. #MDESchoolVisits #MDECommissioner

Our Statewide Testing Reporting Redesign Survey is a chance for educators, school leaders, students, families, graduates and community groups to share their perspective on how they receive, interpret and use statewide assessment results. Find the survey at prod-instrument-files.s3.amazonaws.com/INSTR_1188/MDE…

Commissioner Willie Jett continued visiting schools across the state this week, including a stop at STMASUPT where he got a hands-on demonstration from the award-winning robotics team, met with students and visited the woodworking shop. #MDESchoolVisits

It’s Public Service Week in Minnesota, and we want to thank our Minnesota Department of Education employees for your work and service to the students, educators and people of Minnesota. Thank you to all the Minnesota government employees for the work that you do. #ThankYouFromMDE

Yesterday, Commissioner Willie Jett celebrated with teachers at Education Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year banquet. Congratulations to all of the teachers who were nominated and to Washburn High School's Tracy Byrd, Minnesota’s 2024 Teacher of the Year! #MNTOY