School Reform
A look at the current trends in school reform from school choice to student testing.  What works?
Last Updated - 2/21/12

The Opportunity Gap
Students across the state do not have access to the same learning opportunities which greatly impacts the quality of their education.
Last Updated - 12/12/11

Charter Schools
Minnesota has been in the charter school business since 1991.  Charter schools are public schools and were established to explore innovative new ways to increase student achievement without all the regulations in traditional public schools. 
Last Updated - 2/13/12

No Child Left Behind Act
This ambitious but flawed federal act is intended to assure every student is proficient in math, reading and language arts by 2014.  
Last Updated - 2/10/12

21st Century Students
K-12 public education has changed. From reading in the Kindergarten, to an emphasis on STEM curriculum, to high school students taking college courses: Minnesota classrooms are adapting to new global challenges.  
Last Updated - 2/2/12