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As 2025 draws to a close, it gives us a chance to reflect on all the great things happening at Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) this year! Here is our Top 10 of 2025! education.mn.gov/MDE/about/pr...
December 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, it gives us a chance to reflect on all the great things happening at Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) this year! Here is our Top 10 of 2025! education.mn.gov/MDE/about/pr...
School leaders and educators are invited to enroll in our new course, Computer Science for Every Classroom! Computer science education is a vital tool in preparing all students for the future. Learn more and enroll at education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/stds...
December 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
School leaders and educators are invited to enroll in our new course, Computer Science for Every Classroom! Computer science education is a vital tool in preparing all students for the future. Learn more and enroll at education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/stds...
Encourage your child to read aloud to a toy, pet, stuffed animal or photo. This is a comforting way for young readers to practice their skills—allowing them to build confidence in a stress-free environment. 📚 Find more reading skills tips 👉 education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lit/ #FamiliesREAD
December 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Encourage your child to read aloud to a toy, pet, stuffed animal or photo. This is a comforting way for young readers to practice their skills—allowing them to build confidence in a stress-free environment. 📚 Find more reading skills tips 👉 education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lit/ #FamiliesREAD
Deputy Commissioner Stephanie Graff visited Eastern Carver County Schools where she visited eighth grade math classrooms to see how the district is engaging and empowering students through its new approach to math by creating thinking classrooms. #MDESchoolVisits
December 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Deputy Commissioner Stephanie Graff visited Eastern Carver County Schools where she visited eighth grade math classrooms to see how the district is engaging and empowering students through its new approach to math by creating thinking classrooms. #MDESchoolVisits
Looking to start a storytime at your library? A dedicated group of Minnesota storytime experts has developed Early Literacy Storytime Course, a training series for library staff who are new to storytime. 📚Check it out 👉 mlln.org/2025/11/13/e...
December 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Looking to start a storytime at your library? A dedicated group of Minnesota storytime experts has developed Early Literacy Storytime Course, a training series for library staff who are new to storytime. 📚Check it out 👉 mlln.org/2025/11/13/e...
Our new School Nutrition Training Library offers on-demand training by topic for school food service professionals from school meal requirements, to special diets and more! Start learning at 👉 education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/FNS/...
December 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Our new School Nutrition Training Library offers on-demand training by topic for school food service professionals from school meal requirements, to special diets and more! Start learning at 👉 education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/FNS/...
State Library Services team is visiting regional libraries across the state and recently visited the Traverse des Sioux Library System where they met with library leaders to learn about innovative programs and services and toured library spaces. #MDELibraryVisits
December 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
State Library Services team is visiting regional libraries across the state and recently visited the Traverse des Sioux Library System where they met with library leaders to learn about innovative programs and services and toured library spaces. #MDELibraryVisits
Before reading a new book, look at the cover and illustrations together. Ask your child to predict what they think the story will be about. After reading, discuss how their predictions matched the actual story. Find more reading skills tips: education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lit/ #FamiliesREAD
December 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Before reading a new book, look at the cover and illustrations together. Ask your child to predict what they think the story will be about. After reading, discuss how their predictions matched the actual story. Find more reading skills tips: education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lit/ #FamiliesREAD
Making sure young children's classroom screen use is both healthy and effective is important. Find guidance on individual-use screens in prekindergarten and kindergarten classrooms in our webinar series on screen use at education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/earl...
December 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Making sure young children's classroom screen use is both healthy and effective is important. Find guidance on individual-use screens in prekindergarten and kindergarten classrooms in our webinar series on screen use at education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/earl...
Our Office of Career and College Success is offering Alt Ed in Action, a series of Alternative Program Professional Development opportunities where State-Approved Alternative Program staff can learn about best practices. Learn more at education.mn.gov/MDE/about/ca...
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Our Office of Career and College Success is offering Alt Ed in Action, a series of Alternative Program Professional Development opportunities where State-Approved Alternative Program staff can learn about best practices. Learn more at education.mn.gov/MDE/about/ca...
Learning words in one language often helps reinforce similar concepts in another (e.g., “family” in English and “familia” in Spanish). 📚 Find more reading skills tips 👉 education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lit/ #FamiliesREAD #Literacy #Reading #LiteracyForAll #Vocabulary
December 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Learning words in one language often helps reinforce similar concepts in another (e.g., “family” in English and “familia” in Spanish). 📚 Find more reading skills tips 👉 education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lit/ #FamiliesREAD #Literacy #Reading #LiteracyForAll #Vocabulary
We're investing the educator workforce with the Grow Your Own Grant to encourage high school students and adults, including staff and community members to pursue a career education in by helping districts. Learn more at education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/Gran....
December 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
We're investing the educator workforce with the Grow Your Own Grant to encourage high school students and adults, including staff and community members to pursue a career education in by helping districts. Learn more at education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/Gran....
Shout Out to Anoka-Hennepin Schools’ Nicki Magaard on being named the National Outstanding Assistant Principal from Minnesota by the National Association of Elementary School Principals! Nicki is assistant principal at Wilson Elementary School. Way to go Nicki!
December 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Shout Out to Anoka-Hennepin Schools’ Nicki Magaard on being named the National Outstanding Assistant Principal from Minnesota by the National Association of Elementary School Principals! Nicki is assistant principal at Wilson Elementary School. Way to go Nicki!
Shoutout to all of our educators working with students to develop computer science skills! Access to computer science education promotes critical thinking skills, creativity and future-ready opportunities for all learners! Learn more at education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/stds... #CSEdWeek
December 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Shoutout to all of our educators working with students to develop computer science skills! Access to computer science education promotes critical thinking skills, creativity and future-ready opportunities for all learners! Learn more at education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/stds... #CSEdWeek
Happy Inclusive Schools Week! This year’s theme is Children First Building a Stronger Tomorrow, which challenges school leaders, educators and communities to think about whether all children are reaching their full potential in school.
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Happy Inclusive Schools Week! This year’s theme is Children First Building a Stronger Tomorrow, which challenges school leaders, educators and communities to think about whether all children are reaching their full potential in school.
Looking to offer agricultural programming is an investment in approved agricultural programs to offer programming with licensed teachers over the summer months. Learn more and apply by Dec. 19 at education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/Gran...
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Looking to offer agricultural programming is an investment in approved agricultural programs to offer programming with licensed teachers over the summer months. Learn more and apply by Dec. 19 at education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/Gran...
An annual American Indian Education Field Hearing will be held 3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 8 both virtually and at Cedar Lakes Casino Hotel in Cass Lake. Learn more at content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
An annual American Indian Education Field Hearing will be held 3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 8 both virtually and at Cedar Lakes Casino Hotel in Cass Lake. Learn more at content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...
Families and friends treasure the artwork kids make at school and in after school programming. Thank you to all the art teachers and teaching artists who make these magical moments possible. #MakeAGiftDay
December 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Families and friends treasure the artwork kids make at school and in after school programming. Thank you to all the art teachers and teaching artists who make these magical moments possible. #MakeAGiftDay
Children read simple, repetitive books and recognize common words. They start reading longer sentences with more confidence and accuracy. They begin understanding basic punctuation, like periods and question marks, which guides their reading. 📖 education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lit/ #FamiliesREAD
December 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Children read simple, repetitive books and recognize common words. They start reading longer sentences with more confidence and accuracy. They begin understanding basic punctuation, like periods and question marks, which guides their reading. 📖 education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lit/ #FamiliesREAD
Good hand hygiene helps keep everyone safe during the season of colds and flus. The Minnesota Department of Health offers curriculum for ages for teaching handwashing techniques at www.health.state.mn.us/people/handh... #HandwashingAwarenessWeek
December 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Good hand hygiene helps keep everyone safe during the season of colds and flus. The Minnesota Department of Health offers curriculum for ages for teaching handwashing techniques at www.health.state.mn.us/people/handh... #HandwashingAwarenessWeek
Commissioner Willie Jett had the chance to hand deliver a few of the 3,500+ cards we collected this summer from Minnesota State Fairgoers when he visited Saint Paul Public School's Capitol Hill Magnet School this week. Thank you educators for creating supportive, welcoming school environments.
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Commissioner Willie Jett had the chance to hand deliver a few of the 3,500+ cards we collected this summer from Minnesota State Fairgoers when he visited Saint Paul Public School's Capitol Hill Magnet School this week. Thank you educators for creating supportive, welcoming school environments.
In this season of gratitude, we’re delivering messages of appreciation from Minnesotans to educators across the state. We collected nearly 3,600 messages from fairgoers this summer expressing thanks for their amazing work serving students. Thank you educators who for all you do!
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
In this season of gratitude, we’re delivering messages of appreciation from Minnesotans to educators across the state. We collected nearly 3,600 messages from fairgoers this summer expressing thanks for their amazing work serving students. Thank you educators who for all you do!
In this season of gratitude, we are delivering messages of appreciation from students, families, and community members to teachers, school leaders, and school support staff members. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...
November 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
In this season of gratitude, we are delivering messages of appreciation from students, families, and community members to teachers, school leaders, and school support staff members. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...
Assistant Commissioner Macarre Traynham visited Hiawatha Academies where she engaged with student leaders, connected with students in their classrooms, and explored programming. #MDESchoolVisits
November 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Assistant Commissioner Macarre Traynham visited Hiawatha Academies where she engaged with student leaders, connected with students in their classrooms, and explored programming. #MDESchoolVisits
Choose a letter sound and ask your child to find things around your house that start with that sound. For instance, if you choose the sound “s,” they might find a sock or a spoon. Repeat the activity with ending sounds and vowel sounds. #FamiliesREAD #Literacy #Reading #LiteracyForAll
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Choose a letter sound and ask your child to find things around your house that start with that sound. For instance, if you choose the sound “s,” they might find a sock or a spoon. Repeat the activity with ending sounds and vowel sounds. #FamiliesREAD #Literacy #Reading #LiteracyForAll