First Ever Gold of Distinction Award!
Kelliher elementary and secondary schools were honored as Gold of Distinction awardees for the HealthierUS School Challenge. They are the only school in the country to achieve this award level under the USDA’s new criteria. An action-packed, school-wide event is planned for Thursday, November 19 to celebrate! Friends, neighbors and media are invited to an assembly in the school gymnasium at noon, featuring a cheering contest, a dance-off, skits and award ceremony. Speakers include: USDA's Midwest regional administrator Tim English, MDE assistant commissioner Daron Korte, MDH assistant division director Chris Tholkes and Kelliher superintendent Tim Lutz. Visit the district's school wellness web page.
Tribal Nations Conference
On November 5, the White House hosted the annual Tribal Nations Conference. President Obama and Cabinet officials discussed issues of importance to tribal leaders. Youth delegates also participated in the conference, sharing a unique perspective. During the conference, the Departments of Education and the Interior announced grants awards to bolster educational programs for the Tribal Education Department (TED) program. $700,000 in grants were awarded to four tribal nations to strengthen their education departments and develop curriculum to meet students’ unique academic and cultural needs. Receiving TED funding, are: •Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, MI. ($300,000) •Leech Lake Band, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, MN. ($200,000)
•Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, MS.($150,000)
•The Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Okla. ($50,000)
A Night of Play and Learning
On two recent evenings, the Minnesota Children's Museum in St. Paul opened its doors to approximately 1,000 Head Start and Early Head Start children and their families. The evening sessions were part of regular Head Start family nights hosted by the museum each year. Through a partnership with all Head Start locations within the seven-county metro area, the museum is also offering hands-on professional development workshops for teachers. Visit the Children's Museum site to learn about the Play for All Program.
Happy 50th Anniversary
On this day 50 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Higher Education Act into law. At the signing, Johnson spoke of the bill as the key that would unlock the door to education for millions of Americans. Read U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan statement.
Celebrating 40 Years of IDEA
This month, our nation marks the 40th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), signed by President Gerald Ford. This law represents a landmark civil rights measure that has helped to give all children the opportunity to develop their talents and contribute to their communities. Visit U.S. DOE's Homeroom blog for more.
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Sustaining Success in Education
State education commissioner visits TrekNorth, Bemidji Middle School to learn about academic achievements, Native American curriculum. Read more of Bemidji Pioneer story.
At Bemidji Charter, American Indian Students Excel
TrekNorth charter school helps Indian students soar past peers. Read full Star Tribune story.
Voters Smile on School Districts
Minnesota school districts were largely successful Tuesday in winning voter approval for local tax increases. Read more of story at MPRnews.
School Board Contemplates Expanded Pre-K Program
The Lake Superior School District Board discussed the possible space to house an expanding preschool program in the district during its meeting Tuesday. Read full Lake County News Chronicle article.
Lakeville District Considers Cutting Back on Busing Fees
Lakeville district officials are discussing whether to cut busing fees and offer free transportation for students who live close to school... Read full story in Star Tribune.
More Young Somali-Americans Are Choosing Careers in Education
Most of those joining the field are young people who grew up in Minnesota and received their first taste of education in urban classrooms filled with immigrants and refugees learning the English language, said Garaad, School Success Program Assistant at Minneapolis Public Schools.
Read complete story in MinnPost.
Red Letter Day for a Blue Ribbon School
The proud cheers of Sleepy Eye students greeted Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius this week when she joined the district for a schoolwide celebration after being named a 2015 Blue Ribbon School. Each year, the prestigious distinction is awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to only a handful of schools in each state. Seven Minnesota schools were named as Blue Ribbon Schools this year. Read Nov. 17 blog post.
Gifted Learners Workshop, Dec. 3, 2015
Attention: Gifted Education Coordinators and Specialists, Teachers, Administrators, and Early Childhood Educators. Learn more about finding and developing talent in underserved populations. The Young Scholars model is designed to find students with high academic potential from diverse backgrounds at an early age and nurture their potential as they progress through school. Hear from Dr. Carol V. Horn and local schools with Young Scholar programs. Visit our webpage for more information. Register online.
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