| Saint Paul Public Schools Parent Academy |
Parent Academy is a six-week program that works to connect parents, schools, and the community to help prepare children for college. The evaluation looks at how the program impacts parent engagement.
Most recent report: March 2013
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| Minnesota State Colleges and Universities - Local Economic Impact |
Cost benefit studies showing the economic impact that individual MnSCU institutions make on their communities. The study was first done in 2007 and then updated in 2013.
Most recent report: February 2013
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| School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) |
The school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SW PBIS) program is managed by the Minnesota Department of Education and is implemented in hundreds of Minnesota schools. PBIS is an evidence-based model that attempts to develop a school-wide positive behavior culture. The school status reports provide a summary of the status of PBIS implementation in Minnesota schools.
Most recent report: January 2013
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| Schools' Perceptions and Environmental Education Needs |
Three Rivers Park District is a park system in the west suburban Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro area of Minnesota. A survey was conducted with schools in their service area to better understand their environmental education and outdoor recreation needs.
Most recent report: October 2012
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| Pathways to Performance |
The Pathways to Performance program at the MacPhail Center for Music works to create a complete music education experience to support every student's highest level of artistic and academic achievement. The program works closely with school community partners to ensure that students receive high quality, intensive and specialized music education and instruction beyond general music education. Evaluation reports describe program activities and assess the impact of the program on students' music skills and academic performance
Most recent report: October 2012
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| Starbase |
Starbase Minnesota strives to increase the knowledge, skills, and interest of inner-city elementary school youth in science, math, technology, and engineering for greater academic and lifelong success. These studies looks at the potential long-term impacts of participation. It examines high school students’ interest, motivation, knowledge, and skill development in science, math, and technology, and participants’ interest in joining the military.
Most recent report: July 2012
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| Statewide Census of Private Education |
A study of the reach and impact of private K-12 education in Minnesota for the Minnesota Independent School Forum.
Most recent report: May 2012
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| Higher Ground Academy |
Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Higher Ground Academy (HGA) describes itself as “Minnesota’s pre-eminent K-12 Afro-centric charter school.” Wilder Research conducted a case study of the school to understand, document, and share its model.
Most recent report: November 2011
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| Cargill Scholars |
Evaluations and tip sheets about Cargill Scholars, a comprehensive five-year academic program providing services for students to help them graduate on time and pursue post-secondary education.
Most recent report: November 2011
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| Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Centers of Excellence |
Four Centers of Excellence were created in 2005 as part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The Centers were an initiative of the governor and enacted by the legislature with multiple purposes, including creating distinctive capacity within the system, leveraging resources across multiple institutions, providing career ladders with multiple entry and exit points to encourage the growth of the workforce in key industries, and strengthening the state’s economy. Three years of reports present the challenges, accomplishments, and lessons learned in setting up the Centers.
Most recent report: August 2011
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