Schools use National School Lunch Equipment Grant funding to purchase food service equipment that helps them serve healthier meals, improve food safety, and expand access to school meals. In the most recent round of funding, Minnesota Department of Education awarded grants to 59 districts or schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. Recipients used the funding to purchase equipment like ovens, milk coolers and walk in freezers. https://lnkd.in/gDTscsMH
Minnesota Department of Education
Government Administration
Roseville, Minnesota 7,883 followers
About us
Mission: Ensuring every child receives a quality education, no matter their race or zip code.
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https://education.mn.gov/mde/index.html
External link for Minnesota Department of Education
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- 201-500 employees
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- Roseville, Minnesota
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- Government Agency
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Roseville, Minnesota 55113, US
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Governor Tim Walz Wednesday announced nearly $10 million to support Minnesota’s special education workforce. The Education Pipeline grants awarded by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) will support and train special education teachers in over 35 districts, charter schools, and cooperatives. https://lnkd.in/dVtYfXDs
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Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) announces $1 million in federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act competitive grants to 22 districts and charter schools throughout Minnesota. https://lnkd.in/gUcdwD6F
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Congratulations to Minneapolis Public Schools on earning the Breakfast Trailblazer Healthy Meals Incentive Award recognition from USDA and Action for Healthy Kids this July. Minneapolis Public Schools reduced added sugars by identifying menu items that were high in sugar and replacing them with lower sugar alternatives, including switching to reduced sugar cereals. They also added meat and meat alternatives to options such as turkey sausage incorporated into dishes including egg casserole, tacos, burritos and quesadillas. https://lnkd.in/gsNUCApS
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We have funding available for an organization to develop and implement a charter school incubator program for charter school developer teams. Learn more and apply by Sept. 6 at https://lnkd.in/esvSyFAt
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Minnesota is the host state for the National Farm to School Network’s Annual Partner meeting this week. Representatives from Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Department of Agriculture, along with additional Minnesota Farm to School non-profit partners, welcomed and presented at the meeting. We were able to highlight a few of our Minnesota Farm to School trailblazer schools and districts: Hutchinson, Litchfield Dassel/Cokato, Fond du Lac Ojibwe School and Minneapolis Public Schools on the “Cascade of Minnesota Excellence” panel!
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The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is proud to announce that 78 schools representing 37 districts, along with three districts coordinating school implementation, have been recognized for their sustained commitment to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). These schools and districts have demonstrated exceptional leadership in improving school climate, engaging the community, and increasing student achievement. https://lnkd.in/gdPR45QY
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We have funding available for an organization to conduct a research study and analysis of charter school board governance in Minnesota to identify causes of governance issues. Learn more and apply by Sept. 6 at https://lnkd.in/gv9UCqfj
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The National Association of Community and Restorative Justice awarded Nancy Riestenberg a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the field of community and restorative justice. Nancy is an Education Specialist in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Center at the Minnesota Department of Education. https://lnkd.in/g-i6uSUK
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