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Credit Recovery, Edmentum Courseware, High School Equivalency, Partner Spotlight, Rural Education

Dec 03, 2019

Putting Student Needs First to Build a Foundation for Academic Success: How Little Falls High School Leverages Edmentum Courseware for Credit Recovery and Hybrid Online Learning

Anyone who has lived in a small town knows how strong the ties of community are. Rural communities have so much to offer, but they also face some unique challenges. And especially in recent decades, some of these communities have watched the standby industry dry up or move away; dealt with the consequences of generational poverty; or seen population demographics shift significantly.

Sarah Cornelius

Oct 15, 2019

[Classroom Funding] 17 Grants for Minnesota Educators

So, what’s the best solution when district and school budgets are tight? Try applying for a grant! We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of grant programs that all Minnesota educators should be aware of, including state-specific programs and national awards offered by corporations, professional societies, and nonprofit organizations—all organized by category and application due date.*

Fabiola Garcia

Oct 07, 2019

Resources to Help Minnesota Educators Plan for the New K-12 Science Standards

Minnesota has demonstrated its commitment to high-quality science education by being a lead state partner (along with 25 other states) for the NGSS. To support Minnesota educators in transition process to the new NGSS-influenced standards, we’ve compiled a helpful list of resources to explore:

Sarah Cornelius

Sep 25, 2019

Minnesota Educators’ Guide to Supporting English Learners

To support you in your efforts, we’ve assembled a curated list of top resources focused on helping Minnesota ELs achieve success in the classroom.

Sarah Cornelius

Aug 22, 2019

Minnesota Educators’ Guide to Supporting Intervention Across All Grade Levels

Meticulous lesson planning and carefully executed instruction won’t allow any educator to escape the inevitable: throughout the school year, there will almost certainly be a need for intervention.

Sarah Cornelius

Jun 26, 2019

Minnesota Administrators’ ESSA-Aligned Guide to Planning for the New School Year

With one year of ESSA implementation down, Minnesota educators are hard at work planning and making adjustments for the upcoming school year.

Sarah Cornelius

Jun 04, 2019

Minnesota’s New Education Budget: Using Increased Funding to Close Achievement Gaps

It took a special session, but in the last week of May,

Sarah Cornelius

Mar 28, 2019

Taking a Pathways Approach to Career and Technical Education in Minnesota with Programs of Study

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is recognizing the importance of industry partnerships and exposing students to career options at a young age.

Sarah Cornelius