Minnesota Department of Education

Ogilvie Public Schools is bringing more scratch cooking to the cafeteria and helping students learn more about the food they eat and how it is produced. The district is one of many that participated in this summer's menu training and the Farm to School Institute. education.mn.gov/MDE/prod100492

Glacial Hills incorporates the outdoors in all aspects of school. The outdoor learning center includes a classroom, a hammock hotel, a vegetable garden, and a playground. Students start the day with an outdoor assembly and learn and play in the outdoors. education.mn.gov/MDE/prod100472

Nutrition Program Services Director Emily Honer shares a message for School Lunch Week. School Food Professionals served 101 million lunches to students across the state last year. Join us in thanking our school nutrition professionals at 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

Schools are becoming safer thanks to efforts by staff and educators to train for cardiac emergencies and train students how to do CPR and use life-saving AED equipment. Educators across the state trained in lifesaving techniques thanks to CERP Grants. education.mn.gov/MDE/prod100459

Our Special Education Division is hosting a series of listening sessions to get feedback about experiences about the transition post-high school plans and life since high school graduation. Learn more and register at education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/PROD....

Today, we released 2026 statewide assessment and accountability results.  In a year marked by uncertainty, students showed resilience with test scores remaining stable in mathematics and science and establishing a new baseline in reading. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...

Is Minnesota's assessment framework providing the most useful, timely, and actionable measurement of student learning and achievement? The Minnesota Department of Education is convening a task force to find out. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...

Make an appointment to stop by the reading room at the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library to browse large print materials for young adults and braille picture books. Find out how to make an appointment under Hours of Operation at education.mn.gov/mde/fam/mbtbl/.

We're celebrating 97 schools representing 41 districts across the state for their sustained commitment to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...

45 districts and charter schools will partner with us this fall to pilot the Minnesota Kindergarten Fall Assessment, an observation-based approach designed to be embedded in everyday classroom experiences, such as communication, problem-solving, and play. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...

Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library provides library service to Minnesotans with print disabilities including sending patrons almost 200,000 audiobooks on cartridges in the past year. Learn more about Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library at education.mn.gov/btbl.

​Summer is here! Minnesota offers many opportunities for families to help students keep their minds challenged and their bodies active when school isn't in session. Our Summer Learning page is a collection of resources that you can explore this summer. education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/afte...

Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library’s braille collection includes hundreds of braille picture books that allow anyone who reads braille to sit down with someone who is sighted and read a picture book together. Learn more about the collection at education.mn.gov/mde/fam/mbtbl/braille/.

Looking for a Summer Meals location for your kids? Download the summer food app, Free Meals for Kids provided by Hunger Impact Partners to your phone or device to find a Summer Meals location near you hungerimpactpartners.org/meals-for......!

Schools provide a community for children entering kindergarten that recognizes each child's unique strengths and needs. All children can enroll in kindergarten if they are 5 on or before Sept. 1. Check with your local district or charter school!

We are supporting 180 schools and community organizations providing meals and snacks at over 715 meal sites across Minnesota this summer through the @usdagov.bsky.social Summer Food Service Program.  content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...

Our Literacy Director Julie Novak and Literacy Specialist Jenny Wazlawik joined Southwest Service Cooperative Literacy Team and COMPASS leaders and educators at the Regional Literacy Symposium where educators throughout southwestern Minnesota joined together to share, learn and grow.

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has awarded seven districts, charter schools, and educational organizations Innovation in Service Learning Grants to initiate or expand service-learning opportunities for students. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...

Almost 500 math teachers from across the state gathered to multiply the resources in their instructional toolkit as they prepare for and begin to transition to the 2022 math standards, which will be fully implemented by the 2027-28 school year. education.mn.gov/MDE/prod099449

We are seeking physical education teachers, students, and others to join our Physical Education Standards Committee. This committee will review and revise current Physical Education Standards for all Minnesota students. Learn more and apply by July 5 at education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/stds....

More than 300 students from alternative education schools gathered at the Mayo Civic Center in Mankato this May to put their leadership, workforce, and life skills to the test at the MAAP STARS Spring Conference. Congratulations to all the participants! education.mn.gov/MDE/prod099430

Congratulations 2026 graduates! As students and schools prepare for graduation ceremonies, know that Minnesota legislation protects American Indian students’ rights to wear American Indian regalia, Tribal regalia or objects of cultural significance to graduation ceremonies.

Educators are future makers, shaping the paths and possibilities of students every day. Elevate Teaching is inviting Minnesota educators to share their stories to inspire the next generation of educators. Learn more and share your story at: www.elevateteaching.us/calforteache...

High School for Recording Arts students learned about the struggles of homeless youth, career opportunities and preparing for college through service learning by making videos exploring issues important to youth. Read about their efforts and find videos links at education.mn.gov/MDE/prod099314

Commissioner Willie Jett visited SouthWest Metro Intermediate District's Dean Lakes Education Center this week, where he toured SouthWest Metro High School, visiting Career and Technical Education programs in culinary arts, transitions and adult education.

Congratulations to students from Elk River and Sauk Rapids high schools for representing Minnesota at the National Restaurant Association’s National ProStart Invitational this April in Baltimore. Learn about how they did at: education.mn.gov/MDE/prod099290

Children develop at different rates and in different ways. All children can enroll in kindergarten if they are 5 on or before Sept. 1. Check with your local district!

Students Sandara Sihavong and Qianyi Li will represent Minnesota at the 2026 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) July 11-Aug. 1 in West Virginia. Sandara is a senior at Blaine High School and Qianyi is a junior at Stillwater Area High School. Learn more: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...

School garden week is coming up May 18-22! If you're looking to get more garden produce onto your students’ lunch trays, check out MN Ag in the Classroom's free webinar on May 19 on how to practice food safety in school gardens. 🔗 https://minnesota.agclassroom.org/school-gardens/school-garden-week/

Did you know? Students learn best through movement, choice and supportive adult guidance. Our Play-Based Instruction Guide offers reflective questions for educators and school leaders to spur play as a form of instruction at any age. education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/earl...

We’re investing in safety with funding for districts, charter schools, Tribally Controlled Schools, Minnesota State Academies and other Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to install a secure key box to allow law enforcement access buildings in a crisis. education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/Gran...

School nurses make an impact by providing day-to-day direct care and by preparing for and responding to medical emergencies. We celebrate you as you lead the way toward a healthier and safer future. How is your school nurse making a difference? #SchoolNurses #SND2026

This week is Public Service Recognition Week. Minnesota public servants make a difference in the lives of their friends, family and neighbors in Minnesota every day.