This year's Farm to School Institute teams gathered at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Farm at the Arb for three-days of learning to kick off their year of professional learning to develop the action plans, skills and tools needed to bring local foods into their cafeterias.

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......!

1,500 educators from across Minnesota are joining us this week at our Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success (COMPASS) Summer Institute!

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.

Congratulations to the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools 2026 Innovation Award winners! 🎉Bluesky Online Charter School, Cologne Academy, Minnesota Online High School, Northwest Passage High School, Spectrum High School and Terra Nova. mncharterschools.org/news/news-de...

Henning Public School students helped bring new life to Henning Festival Ground and Athletic Park with the help of a Minnesota Department of Education Innovative Service Learning Grant. Learn more: education.mn.gov/MDE/prod099330

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...

Congratulations to our very own Lindsey Brockberg on earning an Honorary State FFA Degree for her leadership and advocacy on behalf of agricultural education at the Minnesota FFA Convention in April.

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.

Congratulations David Davis, the 2026 Education Minnesota Teacher of the Year! A music teacher with St. Louis Park Public Schools, David is raising the bar for educational excellence by centering student voice and creativity.

Shout out to our amazing Minnesota teachers! Thank you fore everything you do inspire your students and engage them in learning. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher

Principals work to guide, support and inspire students, teachers and school staff every day. Happy School Principals' Day to principals across Minnesota! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to giving students a high quality education! #SchoolPrincipalsDay

Library Media Specialist Lynnea West and Media Assistant Ann Zimprich run the library at Normandale Elementary French Immersion School in Edina Public Schools. Lynnea and Ann collaborate on projects and tasks, sharing the belief that libraries are the heart of a school. #MNSchoolLibraries

Minnesota teachers are shining on the national stage! 🎉 👏 Congratulations to Stephen Chapin and Carla Christiansen for being named 2026 SHAPE America National Teachers of the Year! Your impact on students and school communities is inspiring. www.shapeamerica.org/recognition/...

Educators did you know that schools can set up an institution account with Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library to check out materials on behalf of students with a print disability? To learn more, find the institutions application at education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/mbtbl/.

Minnesota libraries are lifelines for small communities across the state. 47% of Minnesota libraries are located in communities of 5,000 or fewer residents where they provide access to the internet, career information and opportunities to explore history and culture. #NationalLibraryWeek

Meet a school librarian! West St. Paul and Mendota Heights middle school librarian Lindsay Villalobos became a librarian after 20 years teaching English. She's melding her creativity, love of literature and teaching experience to create a welcoming environment for students. #MNSchoolLibraries

In its first year of operation, Minnesota’s new digital teacher recruitment platform TeachMN has generated over 4,800 aspiring-educator subscribers, signaling strong interest in the education profession. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...

Congratulations to Providers Choice Inc. on being awarded a 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant from the USDA! Providers Choice established edible garden programs at three child care centers with a previous grant and will expand that program to 15-20 additional centers.

You keep our office and schools across Minnesota running smoothly.🎉🫶 Shout out to all the education administrative professionals for always giving your all! 🙌 #administrativeprofessionalsday

We have awarded Teacher Mentor and Retention Grants to 11 school districts, charter schools, and partner organizations. The investments, totaling $3.4 million, will develop, sustain, and expand programs to increase retention and effectiveness of teachers. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNM...

State Librarian Tami Lee invites all Minnesotans to find their joy this week by visiting their local library and thanking a librarian! #NationalLibraryWeek

Thank you to everyone who volunteers to make our public schools places where students feel, safe supported and welcomed! 👏 🥰 Parents, guardians, caregivers and communities donate their hours and talents to help make sure students are engaged and succeeding.

It's 10 days until the New American Education Summit! At the summit you'll explore innovative strategies, share practical insights, and strengthen an inclusive, thriving learning environment for every student. Register by April 23 at t.co/X4rSFBbCLf.

Spring is here! It’s a good time for families to complete the Application for Educational Benefits if they have not already been approved for free and reduced price benefits this school year. When qualified families fill out the form, they can unlock supports like SUN Bucks. #FillTheFormMN #SUNBucks

National Bike and Roll to School Day is May 6. 🚴 🦽 Minnesota Safe Routes to School invites schools and families to join in by hosting an event or biking as a family. If you’d like support for your school event, be sure to register online. Register at www.walkbiketoschool.org/registration/

You never know who you’ll meet at a school library! Longfellow Alternative High School Library welcomed two certified therapy llamas after Operation Metro Surge. Students and staff celebrated the llamas’ visit with hugs and a book giveaway. #MNSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryMonth

Meet Monserrat Garibay, keynote speaker for this year’s New American Education Summit! Monserrat is Former Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director for the Office of English Language. Register now for the summit being held April 30 at Delta Hotel in Minneapolis. forms.office.com/g/Pj99fB2m5W.

Early educators can use outdoor spaces to support the learning of all children by increasing feelings of well-being, sustained attention and concentration. Find Families outdoor learning resources at dcyf.mn.gov/partners-and...

The 2026 Part B Annual State Grant Application is available for public comment. The application is an annual submission related to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding for special education. See the application and submit comments by April 19 at education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped...

State School Librarian Jenna Pomraning shares a message for School Library Month. School libraries are literacy hubs, where students work on reading skills and develop good habits and confidence. #MNSchoolLibraries