This summary presents highlights of "The Cost Burden to Minnesota K-12 when Children Are Unprepared for Kindergarten" [ED511612]. A number of studies document the long-term public and societal benefits of early childhood education, including the reduced costs associated with child welfare, public assistance, crime and incarceration, and…

The administrator's manual is designed to help Minnesota's school districts to implement their new surrogate parent programs. The first section explains what must occur according to federal and state rules and regulations on the topic. Three steps are identified: (1) identifying students who need surrogate parents; (2) recruiting and naming…

Outlines the assumptions guiding the development of programs for leadership education of principals in Minnesota. (MD)

The charter-school movement has captured the imagination of politicians, parents, business leaders, and educators. Despite their many benefits and emphasis on performance accountability, charter schools are not accessible to all students equally. In lieu of charters and magnets, expanding options within existing schools might preserve harmony…

The report provides descriptions of 65 projects in the states of Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin which were identified by a peer nomination process as representing unique and exemplary practices in special education. The one page description of each project includes program title; information on population served; a one…

The Metropolitan Principals' Academy was formed in 1984 by eight suburban school districts in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in order to help administrators become more effective. The academy is described, and the research-based model of leadership which guides it is examined. (MT)

Three state organizations in Minnesota have cooperated to increase public awareness of gifted students. Activities, including public service announcements, talk show appearances, displays, and direct mail efforts are described. (CL)

Schools are being encouraged to include more technology, but planning is an essential step in integrating technology into the curriculum. Provides a description of a successful approach to curriculum development taken in Minnesota. (MD)

Despite White House accolades and some real strides, St. Paul, Minnesota's experimental Saturn School is at a major juncture. Students of all abilities work together amid sophisticated supplies and equipment without required textbooks, grade levels, or lengthy summer vacations. However, lower standardized test scores and faculty dissatisfaction…

Educators from the United States flock to Edmonton, Alberta, a district in Canada where schools control 80% of the district's total budget. Education leaders from Chicago, Colorado, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Oakland, California, and the District of Columbia have all flocked to learn about Edmonton's experience with site-based management of…

Annually, ACT provides a snapshot of the college and career readiness of ACT-tested high school graduates. This report is offered as a service to inform policymakers and practitioners about selected indicators of effectiveness and how that translates into readiness. It is designed to stimulate discussion, inquiry, and action. This report is…

This report provides information about the performance of Minnesota's 2012 graduating seniors who took the ACT as sophomores, juniors, or seniors; and self-reported at the time of testing that they were scheduled to graduate in 2012 and tested under standard time conditions. This report focuses on: (1) Performance: student test performance in the…

The primary goal of the MinnAqua Program is to assist Minnesotans in understanding the management, conservation, and stewardship of our aquatic resources, and the role that angling plays. This book is divided into 6 chapters, each of which is a part of an aquatic puzzle and contributes to a better understanding of Minnesota's aquatic systems and…

The report describes a technical assistance (TA) project in Minnesota designed to provide an information exchange system for educator and support personnel serving students with severe handicaps. Professionals (N=142) serving severely handicapped students responded to a survey form. Analyses of the surveys resulted in 132 individuals keynoted as…

A CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR THE SECONDARY CLASSROOM TEACHER DESIGNED TO EXTEND THE WORK OF THE READING TEACHER, TO MAKE ALL TEACHERS CONSCIOUS OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO TEACH READING, AND TO OFFER SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO PROMOTE GROWTH IN READING IS PRESENTED. THE FOLLOWING ARE DISCUSSED--HOW TO INTRODUCE A READING ASSIGNMENT, THE SQ3R APPROACH, SOME…