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MDE's Learning Matters Newsletter Goes Online.

"Learning Matters," the Minnesota Department of Education's award-winning monthly newsletter is now an easy-to-access weekly guide to information, events and resources about agency initiatives and other education news. Downloadable files by issue and date appear below. Older issues are accessible by selecting the archive link.

Learning Matters Online, Vol 4, Issue 20 - 11-21-08  225Kb (11/24/08)  270Kb (11/24/08)
     North Branch District is 43rd to join Q Comp; Congratulations to Minnetonka's Dennis Peterson - Minnesota 2009 Superintendent of the Year; Minnesota Academic Standards in Science Revision: Draft 2 complete and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 19 - 11-7-08  218Kb (11/10/08)  266Kb (11/10/08)
     2009 Minnesota Scholars of Distinction Applications available; Volunteer Grant Reviwers Sought; Career Education Resource Tool; 2008 School Spotlight Awards Application Submission Deadline Approaching and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 18 - 10-31-08  220Kb (11/3/08)  268Kb (11/3/08)
     Visiting Chinese Teacher Opportunity; GRAD in Reading Retests; Open Enrollment Options; Upcoming Licensure via Portfolio Workshop; Take our Survey and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 17 - 10-24-08  222Kb (10/24/08)  267Kb (10/24/08)
     Two Minnesota Teachers Win Milken Awards; Edina Public Schools and Minneapolis' Windom Opt for Q Comp; Professional Development Workshop Opportunities; Essay, Poster and Holiday Greeting Card Contests for Students and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 16 - 10-3-08  223Kb (10/13/08)  269Kb (10/13/08)
     Seven Minnesota Schools Receive Blue Ribbon Award; CLEP and EPAS Workshops for Counselors and Administrators; U.S. Senate Youth Application Deadline-Oct 15 and more.
Learning Matters Online, Issue 15 - 9-12-08  214Kb (10/13/08)  262Kb (10/13/08)
     Minnesota students' advanced placement (AP) scores and participation increase; State will pay for test reports when public school districts give EXPLORE (8th grade) and/or PLAN (10th grade) tests; Online science assessment results and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 14 - 8-1-08  216Kb (9/3/08)  265Kb (9/3/08)
     Derek Olson of Afton-Lakeland Elementary is Minnesota's Newest Teacher of the Year, Teacher Center Launched in Fergus Falls, View Results of Minnesota's First Online Science Assessment and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 13 - 7-18-08  213Kb (7/23/08)  258Kb (7/23/08)
     Mankato-area Teaching Center Launched; Upcoming Licensure via Portfolio Information Workshops; Principals: Sign-on and Receive Updates, Resources and Information about High School Initiatives and more.
Learning Matters Online, Issue 12 - 7-11-08  215Kb (7/11/08)  259Kb (7/11/08)
     First Teacher center of nine opens in northwest Minnesota; July Basic Skills Re-test dates set; Kindergarten Screening update and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 11 - 6-27-08  214Kb (6/27/08)  257Kb (6/27/08)
     2008 Youth Mini-Summit Locations; Summer Learning Opportunities for Children; MN Learning Loop Site Offers Teaching Resources and MNParentsKnow.info Voted Best Source of Information!
Learning Matters Online, Issue 10 - 6-20-08  220Kb (6/20/08)  263Kb (6/20/08)
     90 percent of 9th graders pass writing test, Scholars of Distinction announced, Licensure via Portfolio workshops, new Achieve Scholarship and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 9 - 6-13-08  213Kb (6/13/08)  258Kb (6/13/08)
     Tenth-grade Reading Scores Rise; Red Wing Correctional Facility Named Regional Finalist; 2008 Legislative Session Summary available and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 8- 6-6-08  224Kb (6/6/08)  268Kb (6/6/08)
     New Math and Science Teacher Academy Launched; First Online Science Assessment is a Success; Scholars of Distinction Award Ceremony is June 14 and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 7 - 5-16-08  214Kb (5/20/08)  259Kb (5/20/08)
     English Language and Literacy PLUS Civics Education for Minnesota students with limited English Proficiency grant opportunities; Find a teaching position or post an opening on the Minnesota Teacher Recruitment Center Website; 2008 Young Scientist Challenge Entry Deadline Approaching and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 6 -5-9-08  223Kb (5/15/08)  265Kb (5/15/08)
     Commissioner's Message Extends Congratualtion to Minnesota's 2008 Teacher of the Year, Carleen Gulstad; Reminder of 150 Years of Statehood Festival May 17 & 18; US Senate Youth Scholarship Application Period Opens and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 5 - 5-2-08  222Kb (5/5/08)  262Kb (5/5/08)
     Minnesota Statehood Weekend Festival May 17 & 18; Training for Federal Grant Recipients; Afterschool Programs Summit; Matt Birk on MNParentsKnow.info; New "Take 25" Child Safety promotion and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 4 - 4-25-08  216Kb (4/29/08)  260Kb (4/29/08)
     Minnesota Student Writing Scores Increase; Most of state's 5 year-old's are school ready; Minnesota to China Teacher Exchange Application deadline: May 23 and more.
Learning Matters Online - Issue 3 - 3-14-08  237Kb (3/24/08)  265Kb (3/24/08)
     Tax Credits and Deductions for Parents made for chidren's school needs; Recent Choice Is Yours report; Upcoming "Foundations in Mentoring" Workshop and more
Learning Matters Online, Issue 2 - 2-25-08  235Kb (2/28/08)  269Kb (2/28/08)
     Message of sympathy for Cottonwood students and families; Site Readiness Certification deadline reminder; Update on Westland Beef Recall; Governor Pawlenty's State of the State and more.
Learning Matters Online, vol 4, issue 1 - 1-4-08  219Kb (1/8/08)  261Kb (1/8/08)
     Commissioner's message reminds students to register for upcoming STEM regional summits; Q Comp Conference scheduled; Science Standards Revision Committee members sought; US Senate Youth Delegates announced and more