Delano High School Joins Statewide Spotlight Program
The Hennepin Arts program connects Minnesota high school theater students with professionals through assessments, workshops and recognition.
Minnesota Secondary Education News
Secondary education in Minnesota runs on curriculum standards, graduation requirements and the high school experience, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting includes state academic policies, student outcomes and the programs that define middle and high schools.
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October 30, 2026
Minnesota Students Advocate for Alternative Education FundingLocal student leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with senators and promote resources for alternative school programs.
October 29, 2026
Minnesota Veteran Receives First Diploma Under New LawA former St. Cloud student is the first veteran to earn a diploma through new state legislation.
October 28, 2026
Minnesota Athletes to Graduate Early for January EnrollmentLocal student-athletes are finishing high school requirements early to begin training with college sports programs.
October 26, 2026
Minnesota High School Cross-Country Meets to BeginThe 2026 cross-country section meets run from October 27 through October 30 across 24 separate events.
October 25, 2026
Minnesota Voters to Consider School Levies November 3State residents will decide on a constitutional amendment and local district funding measures this election.
October 22, 2026
Minnesota Schools Hit 400 Solar Power MilestoneJustice Alan Page Elementary celebrates the state's progress in installing solar energy systems for student learning.
October 15, 2026
Minnesota Forms Task Force to Reform Standardized TestingState officials launched a new committee on Sept. 24 to review Minnesota's long-standing assessment system.
October 15, 2026
Minnesota to Set Online Student Activity Rules by 2027The state league will require formal agreements for online students to join extracurriculars at different districts.
October 13, 2026
Minnesota Educators Gathered for Annual ConferenceTeachers converged at the St. Paul RiverCentre this week for professional development and state relicensing sessions.
October 13, 2026
Hennepin Arts Selected 107 Schools for Spotlight ProgramThe statewide initiative will provide theater education and professional training for nearly 8,000 Minnesota students.
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Coverage takes in changes to core curricula, adjustments to graduation requirements, student wellness programs and the metrics used to track high school success. Reporting spans from the capital to the rural counties where individual districts adapt these standards. The state oversight of graduation rates creates a distinct rhythm of assessment and reporting each year. Funding structures and teacher workforce changes remain the most frequent factors constraining how schools deliver their programs.