Report on 1:1 Device Programs Best Practices in K-12 Education

1:1 Report
The Minnesota Department of Education as directed by the legislature has released an interesting study on 1:1 initiatives in the state of Minnesota.  Doug Paulson did a great job of compiling some usable data our schools can use to guide them in their implementation of not only 1:1 programs, but also general technology integration.  I highly suggest bringing this report to either your technology committee or staff development committee to use when making decisions on professional development geared toward technology.

1:1 Device Programs Best Practices in K-12 Education Report

MDE Report on Physical Education in Minnesota

MDE Report on Physical Education in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Education has issued their 2015 report on Physical Education in Minnesota. This report provides the findings from a survey conducted of Minnesota schools to gather information about the duration and frequency at which students receive physical education; physical education requirements in high school; fitness testing measures used; educational preparation of physical education teachers; duration and frequency of recess for students in grades K-6; substitution of credits practices for high school students; earning physical education credits online; before and after school physical activity opportunities provided; and practices of coordination with developmentally adaptive physical education specialists.

Link to Report