Pathways to Postsecondary - Phase II
Last year, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) collaborated to offer several “Pathways to Postsecondary” summits across the state. Explore opportunities for new or expanded partnerships between secondary and postsecondary systems to better prepare your students to be career- and college-ready.
TEAMS: Attendees are encouraged to attend one of the full-day summits as a team of secondary or postsecondary members, including at least one business/industry partner, workforce partner and/or community-based organization. Recommended team size is 5-8 members. Seven dates and locations have been scheduled and registration is open. Questions? Contact Jessica Espinosa.
Visit Ready, Set, Go to register online.
Share Why You Chose
October is College Knowledge month! Soon, thousands of Minnesota students will submit their first college application. Many will be the first person in their family to apply to a technical, two-year, or four-year college. To celebrate, we invite all Minnesotans to share their college story. Post a video, photo or statement on your favorite social media platform, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #MNwhyichose.
Visit the Office of Higher Education website to learn more about College Knowledge month.
Inspiring College and Career Readiness
 State Library Services and MDE’s Office of College and Career Success would like to send interested libraries a free DVD, Shaping Your Future: Why Minnesota Families Choose College.
The DVD features short videos to inspire high school students and others to consider pursuing higher education, while providing them with important tips and lessons learned about how to prepare for and afford college. Minnesota students and families are featured in the videos. Produced by Twin Cities Public Television’s Minnesota Productions & Partnerships (tpt MN).
To request copies of the DVD, please contact Emily Kissane or call: 651-582-8508
Do Active Kids do Better?
Children need daily opportunities to be physically active for optimal health. But did you know that physical activity is important for effective learning as well? Research studies have found increased academic performance when students participate in school-based physical activity, including physical education. Many academic indicators are also enhanced, such as mood, attendance, and on-task behavior.
What can schools do? Schools can play a significant role in providing opportunities for students to be physically active by implementing active schools strategies into regular classroom settings. Resources like Moving Matters, a toolkit developed by the Minnesota Department of Education are available to help schools learn more.
Check out the recent Education Week article, New Reports Grade Schools on Reading, Writing and Recess.
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Governor Dayton Welcomes New Kindergarteners
Fifty-two new students were greeted by one of all-day kindergarten's biggest supporters: Governor Mark Dayton. Watch Kare11 video.
Free All-Day Kindergarten Rolls Out Across Minnesota
This year, for the first time, the state of Minnesota is picking up the $134 million tab for full-day kindergarten, a move educators hope will provide an academic jump-start for the state’s youngest learners. Read StarTribune editorial.
ACT Requirement Could Boost College Applications
A new requirement that takes effect this school year requires high school juniors to take the college readiness exam. Read full Minnesota Daily article.
A Helpful Tool for Minnesota Parents
The games, lessons and other activities led by child care providers can make the difference between a child who is ready for kindergarten and one who is not. Read StarTribune editorial.
Meet Bill Mack!
Bill Mack is the new director of the School Safety Technical Assistance Center at the Minnesota Department of Education. Read the BloggED interview to find out his advice for teachers and students about staying safe at school.
Developing the Next Generation of Rocket Scientists
 Over 500 Minnesota students, grades 4-6, were engaged this summer at STARBASE as they engineered missions to Mars and designed systems to sustain life while there! STARBASE is a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to educate and inspire youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Read BloggED for more.
Annual Minnesota American Indian Education Summit – October 15, 2014
Full-Day Kindergarten Implementation Seminar – October 21, 2014
The Minnesota Department of Education and the Midwest Comprehensive Center are co-hosting “Closing the Achievement Gap: Culturally Responsive Education.” Participants will have an opportunity to interact with nationally renowned researchers and local practitioners. The one-day summit will take place on Wednesday, October 15, and the first day of the 30th Annual Minnesota Indian Education Association (MIEA) Conference in Mahnomen. (The MIEA conference will continue through October 17, 2014).
Register online for the summit no later than October 10, 2014. If you are interested in attending the MIEA conference as well, please visit the MIEA website to complete your conference registration. Questions? Contact Lynette Thompson or: 202-809-5921, or contact Dennis Olson or: 651-582-8300.
Full-Day Kindergarten Implementation Seminar - October 21, 2014
Register now for Transformational Full-Day Kindergarten Teachers: Motivating the Learner in EVERY Child. The Minnesota Department of Education is hosting the seminar on October 21, 2014, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., featuring Dr. Adam Holland from the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and former kindergarten teacher. The goal is to assist school districts and charter schools on effective practices for full-day kindergarten implementation, with a special emphasis on working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and students in poverty. Questions? Contact Debbykay Peterson.
Register online.
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