State's New System of Accountability Puts Students First
Minnesota's newly granted waiver will allow us to begin implementing a more meaningful accountability system for schools and give school boards the flexibility to implement needed education reforms that improve education. Read more. Submit Questions About the Waiver. Visit Waiver Working Group page.
We Love to Read!
Governor Mark Dayton and Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius visited students and staff at Carver Elementary in Maplewood to kick off national "I Love to Read Month. In addition, students had the opportunity to meet Read It the frog, official mascot of the reading campaign. Expect to see more of Read It as he travels our state to promote literacy and reading well by third grade. Watch the video.
Turning Standards into Instruction and Learning
Join us for a February 23 Workshop. Participants will learn how to access and use the Frameworks -- an online resource created by Minnesota teachers. The tool was designed to help teachers and administrators plan instruction, develop curriculum, write assessments, and facilitate professional development. Preview the Frameworks. Additional sessions include an update on the MCAs -- and English Language Arts and Literacy standards. Register online.
Graduation for All
In Minnesota, less than 80 percent of students graduate with a high school diploma. The rate is even lower for students living in poverty, special education, Hispanic, Black and American Indian students. The One Voice campaign is a result of a successful collaboration with the Minnesota Alliance With Youth and Twin Cities Public Television, Inc. One Voice shares unique messages created for youth, by youth to highlight the causes and ramifications of dropping out, identify solutions to keep youth in school and re-engage students who have left. Read more.
New Reports Available From the Data Center!
Three new reports were added to the Data Center – one on student demographics and enrollment and two on teacher staffing profiles. The Data Center is a centralized location for information about Minnesota students, schools and districts. In addition, users can create dynamic reports or search static content by topic, subject, year or type. Visit the Data Center.
