Minnesota Department of Education

Shout out to our amazing team who spent time this winter making no-sew blankets for youth in need! We’re excited to donate the blankets to Project Linus to bring comfort and warmth to kids who need it. #MDEBehindtheScenes

Calling all science educators! You’re invited to apply to be part of our Science Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment Item Writer Training this summer. 📝 ☀️ The training will focus on writing engaging facts and questions tied to the 2019 Minnesota Science Standards. Interested? Apply by April 25 at https://lnkd.in/gP7jjwJr #MinnesotaAcademicStandards #ScienceTeachers 

We love seeing how Minnesota schools balance health, well-being and academics! Glacial Hills Elementary is teaching life skills with hydroponic gardening, farm-to-school meals and Breakfast with Buddies. Check out more stories about schools creating healthy environments at https://lnkd.in/d3CT-qkq

We have a new Essential Understanding About Native Arts in Minnesota resource to help you teach students about Dakota and Ojibwe arts. Find this and other Arts Standards resources at https://lnkd.in/g5TJwFJ6 #MinnesotaEducators #ArtEducation

Minnesota schools are focusing on health and well-being along with prioritizing academics! Brooklyn Center Community Schools leads the way with on-demand wellness for staff. The district started offering on-demand appointments for wellness services in which staff have access to a scheduling calendar and can choose when, for how long, and what type of wellness service they need. See this and more stories of how schools are promoting healthy environments: https://lnkd.in/d3CT-qkq #HealthySchools

Applications are open for the Ethel Curry American Indian Leadership Scholarship! This opportunity is for enrolled Tribal members to further their education at a Minnesota college or university. Share this with someone who could benefit from this scholarship! The deadline to apply is May 31. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gVNnRyCB

Minnesota schools are gearing up for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)! 📝💻These tests cover reading, mathematics and science and are based on the Minnesota Academic Standards. Schools use the results to fine tune their curriculum and better support students. Want to learn more about the MCAs? Visit: https://lnkd.in/g6j6Ck-r Pro tip: MCA results aren’t just for schools—they help families and students too! The results give families a snapshot of their student’s progress, so they can support and advocate for their success in school. MCA scores are also key for participating in PSEO in grade 10 and for course placement at a Minnesota State college or university! 

Did you know Minnesota has a state-funded library consortium that supports all Minnesota libraries? It's called Minitex, and the people in this picture work there! They make statewide interlibrary loan work, provide the electronic resources K-12 schools need, and so much more! Visit their website at minitex.umn.edu to learn more. #Library #Minitex #MNLibrary

Continue your public service for Minnesota. For federal workers who are laid off or threatened by layoffs, your skills and expertise are needed and welcome in state government. Find resources and support at https://lnkd.in/gfJdxTPB

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! We’re sending out a big thank you to all our staff at the Minnesota Department of Education and employees at schools across the state. The work you do helps ensure all Minnesota children have access to a high-quality education, no matter their background, zip code or ability. #ThankYouFromMDE #EmployeeAppreciationDay2025