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.
Providing Students With the School Accountability System They Deserve!
Commissioner Brenda Cassellius and Department staff have embarked on a statewide tour to present information about Minnesota’s waiver request and plans for a new accountability system that will more accurately and fairly measure schools progress. Read more. View the waiver proposal handout.
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.
Check Out the Data Center!
The Data Center is a centralized location for information about Minnesota students, schools and districts. The eight reports under Data for Parents and Educators contain the same information previously found in the School Report Card. Users can create dynamic reports or search static content by topic, subject, year or type. We hope you’ll find the Data Center a useful resource to support excellent teaching and learning. Visit the Data Center.
