| To be a true service-learning project, the project must be connected to the Academic Standards. Projects not tied to the academic standards are community service projects.
The Minnesota State Legislature adopted Academic Standards in the
creative Arts, Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies in the
2003 legislative session. In addition, the Minnesota Department
of Education has developed standards for English Language Learners and
Early Learning (Early Childhood). Each school district is also
required to develop local standards for Career and Technical Education,
and Health and Physical Education. Though not required, local
school districts are encouraged to develop standards in World Languages.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- The Minnesota Department of Education provides detailed information about the Academic Standards.
- NEAT, the St. Paul Network of Education Action Teams, provides links to resources to help parents make Curriculum Connections.
- Parents United for Public Schools provides background information about Standards-Based Reform in Minnesota.
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