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MDE provides update on state’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan
Source: Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) In June, Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius held a meeting to update stakeholders on the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan. During the meeting, MDE shared a document outlining current decisions for the … Continue reading
State agencies concerned about omnibus budget bills
Earlier this month, commissioners from state agencies recently raised their concerns to legislative leaders regarding the omnibus budget bills. The memos — that likely reflect Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget preferences — included: Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius writing Sen. Carla Nelson … Continue reading
MDE brings in special assistant for equitable access and teacher workforce issues
Source: Minnesota Department of Education The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recently announced that Elia Bruggeman has rejoined the Department as a special assistant to Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius. Bruggeman will focus exclusively on equitable access and teacher workforce issues. … Continue reading
MDE looking for ESSA feedback via short survey
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has created a survey to gather feedback about the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). MDE’s survey is available online at http://survey.mn.gov/s.asp?k=148415376728. Commissioner Brenda Cassellius provided MSBA members with an “ESSA Update” Thursday during the … Continue reading
Twelve Minnesota school districts receive grants to expand wireless Internet access
Source: Office of Governor Mark Dayton & Lt. Governor Tina Smith Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius announced Thursday new state grants that will help 12 school districts provide students with the high-speed Internet connections needed … Continue reading
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State ESSA Accountability Advisory Committee votes to delay identifying schools and submitting plan
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Assessment Committee met Tuesday, December 6, at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) office in Roseville to review final regulations, hear from Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius and discuss current recommendations from stakeholders. In general, … Continue reading
Share your input at one of MDE’s Every Student Succeeds Acts stakeholder meetings
As a school board member, you most likely ran for office to make an impact on education matters in your school district. Today begins the first of six opportunities for you to help develop Minnesota’s new accountability plan for the … Continue reading
ESSA Accountability Advisory Committee covers weighting of indicators and option for grade span accountability
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability Advisory Committee held their fourth meeting on Thursday, September 29, in Roseville. The committee’s agenda included: 1. Report from the school quality/student success subcommittee 2. Discussion of weighting of indicators at different grades … Continue reading
Learn about the Minnesota plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act at MDE’s regional meetings
School leaders are invited to join Commissioner Brenda Cassellius and the Minnesota Department of Education for a regional meeting on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Learn and share your thoughts about ESSA and the vision for the Minnesota State … Continue reading
ESSA committee covers accountability, WBWF alignment, testing at latest meeting
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability Advisory Committee held their third meeting on Thursday, September 15, in Roseville. The committee’s agenda included: 1. Update Stakeholder engagement opportunities and ESSA Resource Kit 2. WBWF and ESSA Alignment 3. School Quality/Student … Continue reading
