What are MN Academic Standards and why do they matter?
The Minnesota Department of Education decides what every child will learn in school in all subjects. This helps hold schools accountable to providing high-quality content and instruction to all students so that they are set up for a successful future.
Great MN Schools designed this resource to help families have an easy-to-access understanding of grade-level expectations in order to support their childs’ learning.
My child has good grades. Does that mean they’re keeping up?
92%
of parents think their child is on grade level.
Parents’ perceptions of student performance are largely based on report cards.
48%
of kids actually are on grade level
Report cards are misaligned with other measures, such as standardized tests.
How do I help my student struggling with ?
How Do Students
Learn to Read?
People used to think that kids learn to read just by being around books, like they learn to talk. But that’s not true. Reading is something that must be taught. That means we need to be taught how to:
1. Turn words on a page into the words we hear in our head (Word Recognition)
2. Understand what we just read (Language Comprehension)
Tips for Talking to Teachers
A strong relationship between families and teachers is key to ensuring students have what they need to succeed. Parent involvement not only leads to higher grades and test scores, but also helps students develop self-confidence, motivation, and social skills. Knowing what questions to ask at school visits and parent-teacher conferences can help you feel confident when it comes to addressing your child’s’ academic needs.
