Read Our White Paper Minnesota Needs High-Quality Early Childhood Education (293k) (click to download pdf) More than half of Minnesota children start kindergarten without the skills they need to succeed in school. Our youngest students require comprehensive, high-quality early childhood education, one step to help narrow the achievement gap. Note: You'll need Adobe Acrobat to view the above file. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat click here to download it. Back-to-school tips for parents Here are some quick tips for you and your child to start the school year right.

10 Steps You Can Take Now to Support Your Public Schools
Our public schools need the support of our communities. Here's how you can help.

Who Makes the Decisions About Your Schools?
Find out who decides how much funding your schools receive, where it goes, who sets standards and requirements, and other issues that affect your schools.

Know the Facts About School Funding
How much money do schools get? Where does it come from? Where does it go? Where does Minnesota rank nationally? You'll find answers to those questions and more.

School Funding Resources
More on school funding, with links to various K-12 and postsecondary reports.

Understanding the Achievement Gap
Minnesota's minority students lag behind white students in academic achievement. What contributes to that gap?

Narrowing the Achievement Gap
Find out what experts say needs to happen to close the achievement gap between white and minority students.

What No Child Left Behind Means for Your Schools
The No Child Left Behind Act has had an enormous impact of public schools nationwide. Learn how it affects Minnesota schools, students, teachers and staff.

Fixing the Flaws of NCLB
Here's what can be done to make No Child Left Behind more workable for schools.

Parent Tips for Reading AYP Results.
Confused about what those AYP results mean? We've got some answers for you.