Minnesota Department of Education

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has funding for rebates available for districts seeking electric buses through the Clean School Bus Program. Applications are due Jan. 9. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gBFFVep8

Our local communities thrive when we embrace experiences and stories different from our own. Understanding different backgrounds helps us build stronger, more inclusive local communities. Share your story and drive positive change https://lnkd.in/gTRijVSd #CommunityChange #MNCommunity

Ready Set FAFSA! is a series of free financial aid events available to Minnesota students and families via Zoom as they prepare for the college-going process. Learn more at our Class in Session blog at https://lnkd.in/gvN8TNYz

Happy Holidays! We hope you are enjoying time with family and friends during your winter break! The Minnesota Department of Education offices will be closed today, Dec. 25.

The Minnesota Department of Health is launching the INSPIRE (Introducing Students to Public Health Initiatives, Rooted in Experiences) Program in January=. Through the program MDH professionals will visit middle and high schools across the state to increase students’ awareness of public health and public health career options through experiential learning activities that are aligned to the 2019 Minnesota Academic Standards in Science. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ghPkDcg6

📣 Attention Minnesotans! We're working on creating statewide Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Health for our public schools. 🏫 Your voice matters in shaping these standards! A committee of diverse Minnesotans, including parents, teachers, administrators, and community members, is leading this effort. Make your mark by providing thoughtful, respectful, and actionable feedback during the public comment period from December 11 to January 5, 2024. Let's ensure our health standards reflect the best for our students. 📚 Take part in the online survey and learn more about the process on the Health Standards webpage at https://lnkd.in/gHMHYvzB. 🌐 #MinnesotaHealthStandards #PublicFeedback #EducationMatters

Do you teach high school or have a high school student in your life? Our Career and College Success Division is holding a virtual session at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 for students and their families to learn about how students can earn college credit while in high school. They will discuss Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, and explain the differences between Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) and College in the High School. They will also discuss some benefits of the different programs and courses, eligibility requirements, and how to access these options. Hmong, Spanish and Somali interpretation is available. The registration link is https://lnkd.in/gjitTBpz

Sharing your experience is an investment in the future of our state. Swipe to learn about the many benefits of contributing to MN StoryCollective. https://lnkd.in/gNsGf9Sx #CommunityBuilder #MNStories 

We have "Say Yes! to School Meals" resources back in stock and they are available for schools to order. The marketing materials are designed to assist in promoting School Nutrition programs at Minnesota schools. The materials—which include poster sets, infographics and fridge magnets—are available in English, Spanish, Hmong and Somali. To view the materials and place an order, visit https://lnkd.in/gPnf4Ad6.  Digital Say Yes! to School Meals resources are available at https://lnkd.in/gFWYtW5s

We have funding available for grants under the Grow Your Own program. Eligible districts, charter schools, intermediate districts and cooperatives may apply for the adult or secondary students pathway. Grow Your Own programs are partnerships between educator preparation programs, school districts or charter schools, and community organizations that recruit and prepare local community members to enter the teaching profession and teach in their communities. Learn more and apply by Jan. 15 at https://lnkd.in/gTYChv4q