2012 Press Releases
Press releases on this page were published by the Minnesota Department of Education during the 2012 calendar year.
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Minnesota Department of Education Partners with Education Minnesota to Hear Minnesota Teachers’ Ideas about Principal and Teacher Evaluation
Joint venture with The VIVA Teachers’ Project to conduct online “Idea Exchange” to get teachers’ ideas about designing and implementing Minnesota’s new principal and teacher evaluation systems -
Minnesota Department of Education Releases New Multiple Measurement Ratings
Minnesota waiver replaces failed No Child Left Behind law; makes way for better, fairer way to monitor school performance -
Prevention of Bullying Task Force Delivers Recommendations to Governor Dayton
“The task force, informed by the courageous voices of students and experts across the state, has yielded recommendations that will help create positive learning environments where students can thrive.” -
Minnesota Department of Education Accepting Applications for National Green Ribbon Schools Recognition
Applications must be submitted to the Minnesota Departmenf of Education by December 19, 2012. -
Statement from Commissioner Cassellius
Regarding the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting in Connecticut -
Minnesota Students Shine in International Assessments
State Eighth-Grade Students Post High Scores in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) -
Governor Dayton Proclaims November 12-16, 2012 – College Application Week
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New College Preparation Website “Ready, Set, Go” Launches
Website provides resources to students, parents and educators for navigating path from high school to higher education -
Minnesota Department of Education Appoints Dennis Olson Jr. to be Director of American Indian Education
This key position further strengthens the department’s efforts to better serve Minnesota’s American Indian students through a stronger relationship with each of the state’s eleven tribal nations, and to work collaboratively to develop strategies to improve student outcomes for American Indian children. -
Commissioner Cassellius to Kick Off New School Year at Sheridan Hills Elementary
Join the Commissioner on Tuesday, September 4th, at 8:00 a.m. -- Sheridan Hills Elementary School in Richfield -
State Releases Multiple Measurement Ratings for 2012
New data shows state beginning to bend the curve in closing achievement gaps -
Commissioner Cassellius to host a Teacher Roundtable at State Fair
Dr. Cassellius will lead a discussion about challenges facing education in Minnesota -
Minnesota Students Use a Final Day of Summer Vacation to Help Those in Need
Through a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Education and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, students will work at two sites, one on the North side of Minneapolis and one on St. Paul’s East side. -
Education Finance Working Group to Hold Statewide Listening Sessions
Group seeks public input on improving funding system to meet the changing landscape of education in Minnesota -
Commissioners, Students Team Up to Test Their Knowledge
Six state commissioners will pair with six youth to compete in the Back to School Academic Olympics at this year’s State Fair -
Cookies and Conversation with Comissioner Cassellius
As part of her statewide Back-to-School tour, the Commissioner will be in Moorhead on August 16 to hold a community listening session -
Commissioner Cassellius Takes Back to School Tour to Saint Cloud
The commissioner is visiting districts across the state to highlight efforts to support Minnesota students. -
Commissioner Cassellius Embarks on Back to School Tour
This morning, Commissioner Cassellius will be in Eagan where for the first time, District 196 is preparing teachers to assess all district elementary students before they begin school this fall. -
A Statement from Governor’s Prevention of Bullying Task Force Co-Chairs Julie Hertzog and Walter Roberts
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Minnesota Assessments Show Gains in Math and Reading
American Indian and Hispanic students make especially strong progress -
Bullying Prevention Task Force to Hold Listening Session in Metro
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education Services Building -
Minnesota Receives $5.9 Million for School Improvement Grant Program
Funds will be used to turn around persistently low-achieving schools throughout the state. -
Minnesota’s Distinguished High-School Students Honored for High Levels of Performance
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Bullying Prevention Task Force to Hold Listening Session in Mankato
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Bullying Prevention Task Force to Hold Listening Sessions in Saint Cloud
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Bullying Prevention Task Force to Hold Listening Sessions in Rochester
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Obama Administration Names Three Minnesota Schools as First-Ever U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
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Bullying Prevention Task Force to Hold Listening Sessions in Bemidji
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Governor's Task Force on the Prevention of Bullying to Hold First Meeting
Monday, March 19, 1:00 p.m. at the Minnesota Department of Education -
Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius to Attend Class A State High School Girl’s Hockey Semi-Final Game
Commissioner Cassellius will join South Saint Paul Superintendent Dave Webb and Warroad Superintendent Craig Oftedahl for the game -
Governor Dayton and Minnesota Teachers Seek Meaningful Evaluation of Principals
Governor Dayton and Minnesota Teachers Usher in New Era of Collaboration to Advance Meaningful Evaluation of Principals -
Two More Charter School Authorizers Approved by Minnesota Department of Education
Twenty-eight charter school authorizers now meet the nationally recognized rigorous state law that brings increased oversight to charter schools -
Summer Food Service Program Needs Sponsors to Feed Children
Many families depend on school meals to provide nourishment to their children during the school year. When school is out, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) fills the "nutrition gap" at feeding sites operated by approved sponsors. -
Minnesota Department of Education Accepting Applications for National Green Ribbon Schools Recognition
The Minnesota Department of Education is partnering with the U.S. Department of Education to recognize schools with the newly launched Green Ribbon Schools program. -
Governor Mark Dayton to Hold First American Indian Education Summit
Focused on ensuring all Minnesota youth have access to high quality education opportunities, the summit will bring together both tribal and state education leaders, as well as key stakeholders -
Commissioner Cassellius to Bring Statewide Tour to Mankato, Marshall
Public meetings will focus on No Child Left Behind (NCLB)waiver and plans for new accountability system
