Minnesota Department of Education

Join us at the Farm to Kids Roadshow this spring to learn how to build successful Farm to School relationships! Providers, schools and early care providers can learn more and register for events happening across the state next week and beyond at renewingthecountryside.org/farm_to_kids.

Minnesota Department of Education is the location for Minnesota’s Autism Resource Symposium and Fair April 8. The fair is dedicated to supporting individuals with autism, their families and professionals. Learn more and register at survey.alchemer.com/s3/8697984/202….

Today, we announced the award of 31 Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) Assistance Grants to districts, schools, and educational cooperatives across Minnesota. The grants will support emergency response and preparedness planning in schools. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMDE…

When you claim the Child Tax Credit on your income tax return, you can choose to receive advance payments of your credit for the following year. For details, visit Advance Payments of the Child Tax Credit on the Minnesota Department of Revenue website at revenue.state.mn.us/advance-paymen….

Happy Pi Day! Pi (π) is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. It’s one of the most famous irrational numbers out there! In Minnesota, students start learning about shapes like circles in kindergarten and dive into the math behind π by seventh grade. #PiDay2026

What is your favorite book? Fourth graders at Park Terrace Elementary School share their favorite books—from true stories to cartoony-goodness books offer a lot to explore. Keep reading Park Terrace students! #NationalReadingMonth

Across Minnesota, schools are transforming how learning to read is taught through the READ Act. Learn more about the READ Act at education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/READ/. #NationalReadingMonth

Minnesota is investing in the development of effective and sustainable educational systems to improve outcomes for every student through the Minnesota Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MnMTSS) Competitive Grant Opportunity. Learn more at education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/Grants….

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Repeat reading familiar bilingual books to help build fluency. Encourage your child to read aloud, whether it’s a book, sign, or label, in any language they are familiar with. 📚 Find more reading skills tips 👉 education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/lit/ #FamiliesREAD #Literacy #Fluency

The Minnesota Department of Education is focused on ensuring continued safety, connection, and learning for students. Visit our new Learning Choices for Minnesota Families document for answers to frequently asked questions at education.mn.gov/MDE/about/fed/….

Thank you, social workers! 🙌❤️ Your care and support helps ensure students can remain connected to classes, services and support even during the most difficult of times. Thank you for all you do for Minnesota students! #ThankYouFromMDE #SSWWeek2026 #SchoolSocialWorkersRock

The National School Breakfast Program gives students a great start every day. A healthy morning meal fuels focus and learning! #SchoolBreakfastWeek #SchoolBreakfast

Commissioner Willie Jett visited Spring Lake Park School District's Park Terrace Elementary School to read with fourth graders in celebration of Read Across America Day. Regularly reading aloud is a great way to model fluency and build listening skills. #ReadAcrossAmericaDay

Teachers guide students on their educational journey. From early learners starting the classroom adventure and middle schoolers earning critical thinking experience points, to high schoolers leveling up for graduation, educators help students find their own routes. #PokémonDay️

Minnesota is investing in supports for students, families and communities by increasing the number and capacities of Minnesota's full-service community schools with the Full-Service Community Schools Strategy Competitive Grant Opportunity. Learn more: education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/Grants…

Congratulations to Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann on being selected as the next executive director of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators! Learn more about Dr. Hillmann at: mnasa.org/news/executive…

Join us at the Farm to School Roadshow this spring to learn how to build successful Farm to School relationships! Providers, schools and early care providers can learn more and register for upcoming events at renewingthecountryside.org/farm_to_kids.

Commissioner Willie Jett visited Sartell-St. Stephen Schools’ Pine Meadow Primary School where he read to students and engaged with students doing classwork. Thank you, Pine River students, educators and staff members, for welcoming Commissioner Jett! #MDESchoolVisit

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