K-12 TVAbout MDE :

Tune in to K-12 TV!
Produced by the Minnesota Department of Education, K-12 TV is a half-hour cable program dedicated to current education topics. Education Commissioner Alice Seagren interviews guests on a variety of topics, including school finance, closing the achievement gap, Adult and career education, high school reform, special education issues, early childhood education, school choice, online learning and more.

K-12 is filmed at the CTV-15 studios in Roseville, with generous assistance from their very helpful staff and volunteers. Telecast from community access stations throughout the state, check your local cable access station’s program schedule to see if K-12 TV is aired in your community.

11/20/07
Commissioner Seagren interviews Department of Public Safety Commissioner Michael Campion and Commander Neil Nelson, Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, regarding online safety. In the second segment, Commissioner Campion returns with guest Wade Setter, director of the new School Safety Center. Segment One (MOV) (WMV) Segment Two (MOV) (WMV)

9/11/07
Meet Sue Wygant, MDE math specialist, as she meets with Commissioner Seagren to discuss STEM and how the department is working to encourage more Minnesota students to participate in rigorous courses. Includes a clip and photos of STEM-related events at the State Fair education booth. In the second segment, Seagren talks with MDE Assistant Commissioner Christy Hovanetz Lassila, about the updates and additions to Minnesota's School Report Cards, which were also featured at the MDE State Fair booth. Segment One (MOV) (WMV) Segment Two (MOV) (WMV)

7/10/07
In the first segment, Commissioner Alice Seagren interviews Gail Mossman, Minnesota Child & Youth Coordinator for the Minnesota National Guard Family Programs designed to increase awareness of the concerns of military children when parents are deployed. In the second segment, Commissioner Seagren speaks with Jim Deidrick, from the U of M’s Extension Center for 4-H and Community Youth Development, regarding the Operation Military Kids program and ways the schools and the community can support military families. Segment One (MOV) (WMV) Segment Two (MOV) (WMV)

6/12/07
Commissioner Alice Seagren interviews Dr. Samuel Moore, Director and Richard Pollard, Pre-College Associate, from the Uof M's APEXES program. This program engages K-12 students in science and engineering activities to promote interest especially in girls. In the second segment, Commissioner Seagren watches students Brett Ebhardt, Daniel Tobon and Alexis Prowizor demonstrate examples of chemical and electrical experiments provided through the APEXES outreach programs. Segment One (MOV) (WMV) Segment Two (MOV) (WMV)

4/30/07
Commissioner Alice Seagren interviews Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding his education initiatives, including the World-Class Students initiative, and proposals to create 3R High Schools, train effective teachers, increase rigor and accountability, and close the achievement gap. Commissioner Seagren also interviews MDE Assistant Commissioner Karen Klinzing regarding the new report “Taking Minnesota Students from Nation-Leading to World-Competing. Segment One (MOV) (WMV) Segment Two (MOV) (WMV)

4/10/07
In the first segment, Commissioner Seagren interviews Bruce Locklear, principal of Delano High School, and Delano High School students Brittany Bonine and Allison Lebovsky, regarding the College-in-the-Schools Program. In the second segment, Commissioner Seagren interviews David Carlson, music/media technology instructor, and Alyssa Moore, guidance counselor. Both are staff at the Anoka-Hennepin STEP Program. Topic: Anoka-Hennepin’s Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP). Segment One (MOV) (WMV) Segment Two (MOV) (WMV)

3/13/07
Bloomington School District's Debbie Belfry, director of Project Lead the Way (PLW) and Bloomington Jefferson student Alexandra Merz describe to K-12 Host, Alice Seagren, how the PLW progam helps prepare students for postsecondary options. In the second segment, Wendie Palazzo director of Career & Technical Education in the Minneapolis Public Schools; and Mo Amundson, Education To Careers program, Rochester Public Schools discuss High school programs that prepare students for a 4-year university degree, technical training certification, or workplace credentials. Segment One (MOV) (WMV) Segment Two (MOV) (WMV)

1/9/07
Commissioner Alice Seagren discusses the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) with SciMathMN Executive Director Nancy Nutting; Anoka-Hennepin Math Specialist Mike Lindstrom; MDE Assistant Commissioner Karen Klinzing and Jim Barthlomew, Education Policy Director for the Minnesota Business Partnership. Segment One (MOV) (WMV) Segment Two (MOV) (WMV)

12/12/06
Commissioner Alice Seagren interviews members of the Minnesota Mathematics Academics Standards Revision Committee: Assistant Principal Ellen Delaney of Spring Lake Park High School; John Kappler, business representative; math specialist Jo Ann Luhtala for the Duluth Public Schools; and Math Curriculum Facilitator Mary Roden from Centennial. Segment One (MOV) (WMV) Segment Two (MOV) (WMV)

10/26/06
In segment one, MDE Deputy Commissioner Chas Anderson interviews Ann Swanson, IB coordinator and senior, Jeff Champeau from Minnetonka (MOV) (WMV); and in segment two: Meryll Page, IB teacher and senior Joseph Lahti from St. Louis Park High School about the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. (MOV) (WMV)

6/20/06 Commissioner Seagren interviews Kate Rubin, President, Minnesota High Tech Association; Peter Sadowski, Vice President of Antares Pharma, Inc.; and Superintendent Roger Giroux, Anoka-Hennepin School District about the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Initiative and the importance of encouraging students to take more rigorous coursework. (MOV) (WMV)

5/25/06
Deputy Commissioner Chas Anderson interviews Gary Alexander, Program Director at the Minnesota Academy of Science and three students: senior, Lillian Nordahl from Breck School; sophomore, Stephen Trettel and junior, Carl Turner, both from New Prague High School. The students present their award-winning projects from the State Science Fair. (MOV) (WMV)

4/11/06
Commissioner Seagren interviews former U.S. Attorney Thomas Heffelfinger, U.S. Department of Justice; and Special Agent in Charge John Kirkwood, U.S. Secret Service about the School Safety: Lessons Learned booklet.(MOV) (WMV)

3/28/06
Part 1- Deputy Commissioner Chas Anderson congratulates and interviews Superintendent Bob Ostlund on the recent approval of  Wayzata's Q Comp plan (MOV) (WMV)
Part 2- Grand Meadow Superintendent Joseph Brown & Superintendent Intern Daniel Posthumus talk about the Q Comp process and approved plan. (MOV) (WMV)

1/10/06
Part 1 - Two superintendents who participated in the Governor's Trade Mission to China are interviewed by Commissioner Seagren: Superintendent Melissa Krull of Eden Prairie and Superintendent Debra Bowers of St. Louis Park. (MOV) (WMV)
Part 2- Priya Sury and Ann Miron, two students who accompanied the Governor to China share their experiences with K-12 TV host, Alice Seagren (MOV) (WMV)

12/13/05
Part 1 - Minnesota's 2006 Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Gary Prest of the Bloomington Public Schools is interviewed by Commissioner Seagren. (MOV) (WMV)
Part 2 - Post Secondary Enrollment Options are explained during a discussion with K-12 TV Host Alice Seagren; Joe Nathan, Director for School Change and MDE's School Choice Specialist, Sue Sattel. (MOV) (WMV)

11/10/05
Part 1 - K-12 TV Host, Alice Seagren, interviews MDE's Sally Wherry, Clark Erickson and Tom Muchlinski about the NGA grant and high school reform.(MOV) (WMV)
Part 2 - Commissioner Seagren, Glory Kibbel and Carol Thomas discuss dropout prevention strategies and recent $2.5 Million Dropout prevention grant award. .(MOV) (WMV)

10/11/05
Part 1 - Commissioner Seagren interviews Nancy Riestenberg, MDE safe and drug-free schools specialist regarding bullying prevention. .(MOV) (WMV) 
Part 2 - Ryan Gibbs, instructional integration specialist, describes the bullying prevention program used at Jenny Lind Elementary in Minneapolis..(MOV) (WMV)

9/13/05
Part 1 - K-12 TV Host, Alice Seagren interviews Minneapolis Teacher Federation President Louise Sundin and MDE's Quality Compensation Director Linda Trevorrow
about Q Comp. (MOV) (WMV)
Part 2 - Part 1 host and guests continue the discussion on Q Comp. (MOV) (WMV)

8/9/05
Part 1 - MDE Commissioner and K-12 TV Host Alice Seagren interviews MDE Assistant Commissioner Rollie Morud about the department's special education initiatives. (MOV) (WMV)
Part 2 - MDE Assessment & Testing Director, Tim Vansickle explains the upcoming Statewide testing changes and timelines. (MOV) (WMV)

7/20/05
Part 1 - MDE Assistant Commissioner Mary Ann Nelson hosts. Mary Mehsikomer discusses technology in Minnesota schools. (MOV) (WMV)
Part 2 - University of Minnesota professor Scott McLeod addresses the importance of school technology leadership at the district and school level. (MOV) (WMV)

6/23/05
Part 1 - K-12 TV Host, Alice Seagren, interviews Minnesota's 2005 Teacher of the Year, Glen Sorenson of Proctor High School.
Part 2 - MDE Deputy Commissioner, Chas Anderson, details Governor Pawlenty's education proposal.

6/7/05
Part 1 - Commissioner Seagren, interviews two of MDE's Charter School Specialists about new accountability measures.
Part 2 - Guest, Robert Bilyk, Director of Cyber Village Academy joins MDE's Glory Kibbel and Commissioner Seagren do discuss online learning.

5/3/05
Part 1 – Guest: Dirk Mattson. An overview of the state’s testing program and changes that will be taking place due to Minnesota’s new academic standards. (MOV) (WMV)
Part 2 – Guest: Paul Brashear. Eden Prairie’s Test and Data Coordinator discusses their innovative testing program. (MOV) (WMV)

4/19/05
Part 1 – MDE Communication Director Bill Walsh and Linda Hildebrant tour the MDE Web site, concentrating on the information within the MDE Programs section. (MOV) (WMV)

4/5/05
Part 1 – Guest: State Rep Mindy Greiling. Discussion about proposal allowing schools to focus exclusively on academics while a government service offers portion of athletics and fine arts. (MOV) (WMV)
Part 2 – Guest: State Rep. Karen Klinzing. A discussion about the Governor’s Get Ready, Get Credit initiative. (MOV) (WMV)

3/8/05
Part 1 – Guest: Wendy Jones & Mary Mannes. Resources for schools available from the Minnesota Historical Society. (MOV) (WMV)
Part 2 – Guest: Tim Hoogland and students, Madeline Kraider-Carlson and Caitlyn Ngam. Discussion about the Institutional Outreach Program of the Minnesota State Historical Society. (MOV) (WMV)

2/22/05
Part 1 – Guest: Dar Johnson & Michelle Krell. Waseca’s Teacher Advancement Program is introduced. (MOV) (WMV)
Part 2 – Guest: MDE Commissioner Seagren. Commissioner provides an overview of Governor Pawlenty’s K-12 Education budget plan. (MOV) (WMV)

2/8/05
Part 1 – Guest: John Melick. Introducing MDE’s new Teacher Recruitment Center. (MOV) (WMV)
Part 2 – Guest: MDE Deputy Commissioner Chas Anderson. Governor Pawlenty’s K-12 Education budget plan is discussed. (MOV) (WMV)

1/25/05
Part 1 – Guest: Ben Kanninen. An interview with 2005 Superintendent of the Year (MOV) (WMV)
Part 2 – Guest: Charles Kyte. Commissioner Seagren talks with the Director of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) (MOV) (WMV)