Tag Archives: Minnesota Department of Education

Grant available for schools for suicide prevention

Posted on January 7, 2020 by

The Minnesota Department of Education has a competitive grant available to support suicide prevention through schoolwide social emotional learning, which supports meaningful relationships, coping skills, and safe and supportive communities. The application deadline is Friday, February 14. Visit https://education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/MDE089449 for details.

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North Star accountability system results will be available in August

Posted on August 22, 2019 by

Results from the North Star accountability system will be released in August. The major dates for release are: Monday, August 26 — Embargoed release of the public North Star file to districts. Noon Wednesday, August 28 — Embargoed release of the … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Department of Education offering several teacher program grants

Posted on August 6, 2019 by

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recently announced a number of new teacher program grant opportunities listed below. Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color Grant During the 2019 legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature designated the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing … Continue reading →

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Commissioner Ricker to visit Forest Lake High School to tour CTE programs and discuss education budget

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Source: Minnesota Department of Education On Monday, April 22, Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker will visit Forest Lake High School to tour their Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and host a roundtable discussion with school district leaders, teachers, students, … Continue reading →

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Education commissioner to host listening tour April 15-18 for governor’s education budget

Posted on April 13, 2019 by

Tour stops include Fairmont, Deer River, Grand Rapids, Marshall, Montevideo, New Ulm, Owatonna and Willmar Source: Minnesota Department of Education During the legislative break, Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker will host a statewide listening tour to promote Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed education budget. … Continue reading →

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EPA presenting two “Reducing Lead in Drinking Water” webinars

Posted on October 23, 2018 by

The Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Education have developed a model plan to require school districts and charter schools to accurately and efficiently test for lead in school drinking water. This plan is based on standards … Continue reading →

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MDE hosting ESSA public update on September 24

Posted on September 12, 2018 by

The Minnesota Department of Education is hosting an Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) stakeholder meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, September 24. This meeting will be held at the MDE office located at 1500 Highway 36 West in Roseville (Rooms 15-16, … Continue reading →

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