InforMNs hosts MN Learning Loop and Internet2 Resources
InforMNs, Innovations for Minnesota Schools, is a web site created by TIES for teachers and those who support technology in the classroom.  TIES has been supporting teachers through InforMNs and Internet- based learning resources since 1993. MN Minnesota Learning Loop tools on the InforMNs website include a Teacher Resource Center where teachers can search a database of web resources aligned to  Minnesota Academic Standards and evaluate the value for others.

Library of Congress
Library of Congress The Library of Congress has many resources available for classrooms through their websites and online interactive videos. All are searchable by topic and standards (including MN standards), Check out these sites:
American Folklife Center - www.loc.gov/folklife
Music Division - www.loc.gov/rr/perform
Poetry and Literature Division - www.loc.gov/poetry
Education Outreach - www.loc.gov/teachers
Copyright Office of the United States - copyright.gov
Digital Reference Section of the Library of Congress - jgraves@loc.gov

News
UPCOMING EVENTS
5/28/2009 3:20 PM
May 21 - KIC - 9:00 am
MN Moodle Users Meeting to follow -

June 23-26 - ISTE Conference
San Antonio  ISTE.org

December 14-17 - TIES 2013 Education Technology Conference
Minneapolis Hyatt Hotel

South St. Paul schools' projects await Tuesday's levy vote

More room for early-childhood education, improved school security, classrooms ready for the 21st century -- those are among the selling points supporters of a proposed South St. Paul school levy are using to rally voters.


Ruben Rosario: Immigrant who survived war but died in traffic accident inspires scholarships

Medard Prosper, along with two older brothers, survived a civil war in his native Democratic Republic of Congo that claimed the lives of his parents and nine siblings.


Minnesota Senate's anti-bullying bill pulled after GOP planned to extend debate

A bill that would beef up efforts to combat bullying in schools will not get a final vote in the Minnesota Senate.


New St. Croix River Bridge a learning opportunity for students

A poster in the technology lab at St. Croix Catholic School in Stillwater features a computer rendering of the new St. Croix River bridge that will be built south of Stillwater.


Education notes: News from schools near you
Education notes DAKOTA COUNTY -- Sara Drazkowski's fifth-grade class at Akin Road Elementary in Farmington finished first in the state and

Legislature sends higher ed bill to Dayton; includes 2-year tuition freeze

A bill that freezes tuition at both of Minnesota's public higher-education systems for the next two years is on its way to the governor after passing the state Senate and House on Friday, May 17, by comfortable margins.


50 Farmington students sickened at Wisconsin camp

About 50 children from the Farmington school district became ill with a suspected norovirus while at a Wisconsin camp this week.


Hudson School District's director of student services leaving for Minnesota job

Cory McIntyre is resigning from his position as the Hudson school district's director of student services to take a job in the east metro.


Fort Snelling: Charter school will move into nine buildings on historic site

A new charter school focused on environmental education is coming to a set of historic buildings overlooking Fort Snelling State Park.


Crosswinds' future as magnet school appears dim

Supporters of the Crosswinds East Metro Arts & Science School, a magnet school that has a mission of voluntary integration, are running out of options to keep it open.


Lakeville schools to seek tax increase from voters in fall, though size to be determined

Facing another multimillion-dollar budget deficit, Lakeville school board members are moving forward with a fall tax request, though they just aren't sure how big it will be.


University of Minnesota renegotiates alcohol sales contract, anticipates profit

After losing money during its first season of selling alcohol at stadiums on campus, the University of Minnesota has renegotiated its contract with the vendor to allow the school to turn a profit.


St. Paul: Bridge View School's Fun Fest planned for Friday

St. Paul's Bridge View School is hosting its annual Fun Fest, a fundraiser in support of the program for students with profound developmental disabilities.


South Washington County schools changing use of class rankings

South Washington County schools will no longer include class rankings on student transcripts, beginning next year.


Lakeville: Water main break closes Cherry View Elementary for rest of school year

A water-main break has caused enough damage to a Lakeville elementary school that more than 500 students have to attend classes elsewhere for the remaining 18 days of the school year.



Saturday's prep metro roundup
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Saturday's prep results
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Friday's prep results
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