Links To The World - Education (K-12) School Forum A nonprofit organization serving private schools in minnesota the needs of students and the condition of k12 education in minnesota. http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/links/educat.asp
Extractions: The sites listed on this page are not created, maintained, or endorsed by the Minnesota Legislature. Minnesota Information Federal Information Articles and Databases Organizations ... Standards and Testing Minnesota Information Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) Connecting the resources of the University of Minnesota with local, state, and national school improvement initiatives. Center for School Change A program of the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Includes reseach reports and Minnesota charter school profiles Education Minnesota Education Minnesota is the first merged state affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association. Financing Education in Minnesota, 2003-2004 A publication of the Minnesota House of Representatives Fiscal Analysis Department. K-12 Finance Reform Task Force Created by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. Maple River Education Coalition Committed to educating the public about the movement of the educational system toward a centrally planned and controlled federal system. Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation (MAEF) Uses business, government, and education resources to promote academic excellence in Minnesota's elementary and secondary schools.
Resources On Minnesota Issues Charter Schools Legislative History The minnesota Legislature established outcomebased/charter schools as a part of the 1991 Omnibus k-12 Education Finance Bill (House File http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/issues/charter.asp
Extractions: Charter Schools This guide is compiled by staff at the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library on a topic of interest to Minnesota legislators. It is designed to provide an introduction to the topic, directing the user to a variety of sources, and is not intended to be exhaustive. In particular, it is focused on items available in the Legislative Reference Library. The charter school movement began in 1988 when Albert Shanker, American Federation of Teachers President, called for the reform of the public schools by establishing 'charter schools'. The basic charter concept is simple: a group of teachers or other would-be educators apply for permission to open a school. The school operates under a "charter" or contract with the local school board or the state. Exempt from most state and local laws and regulations, the school must prove that students have gained the educational skills specified in that initial contract in order to renew the charter. The funding for charter schools parallels that of public schools. In 1991, Minnesota was at the forefront of the nation in passing legislation to create the first legislated charter school. This groundbreaking Minnesota law (
LookSmart - Directory - Minnesota K-12 School Reports minnesota k12 School Reports - Find report cards and evaluation reports on the k-12 schools located in minnesota. Directory Listings http://search.looksmart.com/p/browse/us1/us317836/us317912/us53720/us10099136/us
Hr-education-na@hrea.org - HRE In K-12 Schools In Minnesota HRE in k12 schools in minnesota. Subject hr-education-na HRE in k-12 schools in minnesota; From Megan Powers MPowers@mnadvocates.org ; http://www.hrea.org/lists/hr-education-na/markup/msg00094.html
Technology Coordinators special prices on desktops, laptops and servers to minnesota k12 school districts minnesota K12 schools can contact HP Academic Resellers on the attached list http://www.makingconnections.state.mn.us/tech_coordinators.html
Extractions: home Savings to Minnesota schools since 5/02: What Is the Volume Purchase Program? The Minnesota Education Media Organization (MEMO) Information Technology SID , in cooperation with the Minnesota Office of Technology, has formed a Volume Purchase Committee to coordinate quarterly volume, non-bid* hardware purchases from the state's major vendors. The committee will pursue the best price possible based on volume and timing, and will coordinate the buys with participating districts , giving the vendors some forecasting abilities to allow for the best possible price for all participating schools. Stay informed through the Making Connections listserv Minnesota Schools Buy In Volume Current Programs April - June, 2004
Green Building Resources For Schools IPM in schools minnesota Department of Agriculture The MDA has more online www.acpe.lake.k12.ca.us. as links to related education programs for k12 schools. http://www.moea.state.mn.us/ee/greenschools.cfm
Extractions: Natural Wonders: EE for Early Childhood Sustainable building addresses the environmental issues associated with conventional school buildings. Sustainable buildings are healthy buildings with good indoor air quality and lighting. They are energy-efficient, use natural resources in an efficient manner, and are operated and maintained in an environmentally friendly fashion. Sustainable buildings utilize non-toxic options for finishes/materials, cleaning supplies, pest management, and grounds maintenance. These resources on sustainable building are intended to introduce school administrators, facilities staff, and teachers to the spectrum of sustainability possible within schools. The list includes general resources, teaching materials, and links to case studies. The resources are organized around several green components: waste prevention and management, procurement, indoor air quality, energy, daylighting, landscaping, and water conservation. Reference copies of these resources are available in the OEA's Education Clearinghouse. Call to set up an appointment for assistance, 651-215-0232 or 800-877-6300, or email at
Children.state.mn.us/cfldirectory/section_c.html NCRTEC Region of students in public k12 schools 847,204 Number of teachers in public k-12 schools 48,245 Number of public k-12 schools 1,570 minnesota Department of http://children.state.mn.us/cfldirectory/section_c.html
Education: Minnesota Education Worldwide International Colleges Colleges, Universities and Trade schools. k12 schools k-12 schools minnesota All k-12 schools Nationwide. http://www.externalharddrive.com/usa/states/minnesota/education.html
IPM In School Minneosta New Law Legislature passed new regulations about notification of pesticides use and Integrated Pest Management in minnesota s k12 schools known as (121A.30) Janet B http://www.extension.umn.edu/pesticides/IPM/ipmMNlaw.html
Extractions: MN Health, Environmental, and Pesticide Safety home page Community and School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) home page What's New? The 2000 Minnesota State Legislature passed new regulations about notification of pesticides use and Integrated Pest Management in Minnesota's K-12 schools known as (121A.30) Janet B. Johnson Parents' Right-to-Know Act of 2000. Section 1, subsection 8 of the new law states schools are not required to adopt an Integrated Pest Management plan. It goes on to state schools may only claim to have adopted an integrated pest management plan if that plan follows the description of school Integrated Pest Management outlined in the new law. As required by Article 7, Section 1, subsection 7 of the new law the Minnesota Department of Health has a web page of model notices for school districts to use or adapt: Posted on the same page: Policy for emergency pesticide applications in schools An important Memorandum from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning to Minnesota's public and private K-12 schools on the requirements of the new law.
IPM In Schools - MN HELPS IPM programs in k12 schools may address Structural and in IPM program for schools Public discussion on The University of minnesota Extension Service is an http://www.extension.umn.edu/pesticides/IPM/ipmschool.htm
Extractions: MN Health, Environmental, and Pesticide Safety home Until recently, IPM has been primarily concerned with the growing of food crops. IPM in schools is one aspect of the growing interest in what is often call Urban or Community IPM IPM programs in K-12 schools may address: Elements often included in IPM program for schools: Public discussion on the public goals, values, and purpose of IPM Coordination of IPM with other facility systems (purchasing, building and landscape construction, maintenance, food service, waste and recycling, loading dock, etc.) Development of school or school district polices Purchasing procedures for pesticides and hazardous materials Inclusion of IPM criteria in contracts for pest management services Information, training and education about IPM for administrators, managers, staff, students, parents, school vendors, and the public
Twin Cities Minnesota School Information Links - By 123relocation.com List of and links to k12 schools throughout Saint Paul including public, private and charter schools. Twin Cities, minnesota Area School Districts http://www.relo-usa.com/Minnesota/Twin_Cities/Education_and_Schools/
AIA Minnesota Architecture in the schools (k12) DoodleOpolis is an integrated the Architecture in the schools Committee of the American Institute of Architects minnesota. http://www.aia-mn.org/continuing_ed/arch_schools.cfm
Extractions: DoodleOpolis is an integrated, thematic curriculum for grades 5-8 developed by the Architecture in the Schools Committee of the American Institute of Architects Minnesota. The curriculum teaches basic themes of the built environment in relation to the natural environment incorporating activities which will take students out of the classroom and use resources specific to the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area as examples and learning tools. Students of DoodleOpolis will have a better understanding of both the concepts taught in the curriculum and the built environment they see everyday. They will develop a sense of ownership for the built environment and an understanding of the impact it has on their own community. Students will feel empowered to affect the quality of their environment.
The Minnesota SMART Schools Partnership The mission of the minnesota SMART schools Partnership is to capitalize on many by bringing teambased processes and tools to k-12 schools, thereby growing http://qldlearning.com/mssp.html
Extractions: The Minnesota SMART Schools Partnership (MSSP) The Minnesota SMART Schools Partnership was formed in March 2003 by agreement of three entities: The MSSP was established to meet the needs of schools that are committed to implementing continuous school improvement and reform. MSSP brings unique, integrated professional development services and related data-driven decision making tools to K-12 schools to stimulate the development of organizational capacity for change, learning and improvement. The partnership does this by providing systemic solutions that become an integral component of the school system organizational infrastructure. The solutions support both the day-to-day dynamics of schools and the implementation of long-term goals. The Mission The mission of the Minnesota SMART Schools Partnership is to capitalize on many systems for collecting and acting on information related to data-driven school improvement by bringing team-based processes and tools to K-12 schools, thereby growing their leadership capacity.
Minnesota Should the state fund the necessary staff resources for consultation, training, and ongoing support to customize Internet resources for k12 minnesota schools? http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/pbriefs/94/94-3mn.htm
Extractions: Previous section Next section Contents Pathways ... home page Few concerted efforts at comprehensive education technology planning and/or infrastructure are being made in the state. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is beginning to re-initiate its efforts. Local Efforts Each district is responsible for planning. Those with Interactive TV (about 34 co-ops) do work together in long-range planning. State Efforts State efforts have focused on the Internet. About 1,000 schools are participating in a two-year demonstration. The MDE also is taking the lead for Mastery/Outcome software. A plan will be ready by August 1994. Financial Aspects Few, if any, new dollars are available. The SEA is requesting eight staff positions to help schools plan distance education and computer networks. Key Groups in Educational Technology Higher education has taken the lead in telecommunications networks and lines for data, video, and voice. K-12 will ultimately cooperate with these agencies. Senator LeRoy Stumpf of Thief River Falls is the primary legislative person interested in technology. His area of concentration is higher education. Both Senator Stumpf and the MDE want K-12 to piggyback with higher education.
Digital Librarian: Citations - K-12 Schools K12 Okullar ve Internet KaynaklarĂ˝. schools Favorite WWW Links - k-12 School Curriculum Community schools - Internet Basics Resources - Hayfield, minnesota. http://library.tedankara.k12.tr/k12lib.htm
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K12 Schools W/ WWW Servers k12 schools with WWW Servers. K12 General Lists. Hillside Elementary School Cottage Grove minnesota; Kent Elementary schools Kent Washington; http://www.nhgs.tec.va.us/k12resources/k12www.html
Office Of Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty And Lt. Governor Carol Molnau Pawlenty added that he wants a system of funding schools which is questions as it examines and makes recommendations to revamp minnesota s k12 finance system. http://www.governor.state.mn.us/Tpaw_View_Article.asp?artid=440
Minnesota School Links - From Chas. Campbell Address and phone numbers of all minnesota Public and Non Public k12 schools; State Legislative House Issues and Information k-12 Issues Links. http://mncontent.com/site/schoollinks.idc?loginid=chas