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NEW! Important Grant Information Update:

The Minnesota Department of Education is pleased to announce the launch of a new Grants Management System.  The system will provide a stream-lined process for grant applicants to search for and download grant opportunities in a dedicated location.  During the transition process, existing, open grant applications will continue to be located within the relevant program site location, though supporting materials and resources - including FAQs - will be available only from the Grants Information page.  Visit the new Grants Information page .

New Guidance for Charter School Sponsors in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) partnered with the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), to develop guidance on the implementation of provisions in the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in the charter school sector. The result of this work is practical guidance for sponsors in examining both the interplay of NCLB with the core elements of the charter school concept and the sponsor's role in integrating NCLB and charter school accountability. Important issues are addressed, including the impact of NCLB on new and existing charter contracts, charter renewal decisions and sponsor responsibilities for ensuring that the charter schools they oversee are in compliance with NCLB requirements. Download a copy of Quality Charter School Sponsoring in Minnesota.