Minnesota Department of Education

Name

Minnesota Department of Education

Legal name

Minnesota Department of Education

Website

https://education.mn.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government K-12 Education Administration

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (92311), Administration of Education Programs (923110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Education Department Administration (BPAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

National/State Curriculum & Standards Authorities (EDADAEAA), Subject-Specific Standards & Curriculum Councils (EDADAEAB), Curriculum, Standards & Assessment Policy Research (EDADADAH)

Keywords

• K-12 education oversight
• Academic standards development
• Literacy screening programs
• Educational data analytics
• Educator licensure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Minnesota Department of Education is a state government agency that oversees K-12 public education in Minnesota. It sets statewide academic standards, administers statewide assessments (MCA-IV), manages educator licensure and professional development, runs the READ Act literacy reform and approved screening tools, operates longitudinal student data systems (SLEDS, ECLDS) and the Minnesota Report Card, distributes state and federal education funding and grants, and delivers regional continuous-improvement support through the COMPASS system in partnership with nine Regional Service Cooperatives.

Product overview

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is a state government agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of education-related products and services. The core offerings include data and reporting tools (Minnesota Report Card, SLEDS, ECLDS), standards-based education frameworks (READ Act Program, Academic Standards in ELA, Science, and Mathematics), and statewide support systems (COMPASS, State Library Services). MDE operates through multiple interconnected modules including approved screening tools (DIBELS, FastBridge, Capti ReadBasix) required under the READ Act, professional development programs, local literacy plan reporting, and Career & Technical Education (Trade and Industry). Additional services include the Office of Inspector General for fraud prevention, school technology resources, and the Free School Meals Program. The portfolio represents a platform-plus-programs model where centralized standards and reporting systems connect with regional service delivery through Service Cooperatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Minnesota Report Card Public digital tool providing access to information about Minnesota schools and districts, including student achievement data, demographics, graduation rates, and other critical school performance metrics.
• COMPASS (Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success) Statewide education system created through collaboration between MDE and Minnesota Service Cooperatives that provides regional coordinated continuous-improvement support to all Minnesota districts and Tribal and charter schools.
• Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLEDS) Interactive data reports showing student pathways from high school through college and into the workforce, integrating data from multiple Minnesota agencies.
• Early Childhood Longitudinal Data System (ECLDS) Interactive reports tracking children's growth and achievement in relation to educational and social programs from birth through third grade.
• State Library Services Works with public libraries across Minnesota to support student achievement and promote lifelong learning through library resources and services.
• READ Act Program Comprehensive literacy reform initiative requiring evidence-based curriculum, approved K-3 screening, structured-literacy professional development for educators, and annual local literacy plans to ensure every Minnesota child reads at or above grade level.
• 2020 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts Statewide expectations for student learning in English Language Arts, fully implemented in the 2025-26 school year.
• Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Science 2019 statewide expectations for student learning in science, integrated with STEM education approaches.
• Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Mathematics Statewide expectations for student learning in mathematics, integrated with STEM education approaches.
• Trade and Industry Education Career and Technical Education program comprising four program areas — Communications Technology, Construction, Manufacturing, and Transportation occupations — preparing students for skilled trades and industrial careers.
• School Technology Resources Resources supporting schools and libraries in using technology to improve educational outcomes, including AI guidance, digital inclusion, and GIS tools.
• Office of the Inspector General Independent oversight office protecting students and taxpayers by preventing and detecting fraud and misuse of public funds in MDE programs, with a toll-free tipline at 833-819-8090.
• Minnesota Free School Meals Program Statewide program that served over 302 million meals in its first two years, saving Minnesota families an average of $1,000 per student per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 302 million school meals served, saving families $1,000 per student per year through Free School Meals Program

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Minnesota Service CooperativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership to operate COMPASS (Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success), a statewide education support system providing regional continuous improvement support to all Minnesota districts and Tribal/charter schools.
• Regional Service CooperativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNine Regional Service Cooperatives house the Regional Literacy Network specialists who provide literacy coaching, professional development support, and implementation guidance for READ Act requirements across Minnesota.
• Minnesota Council of Teachers of English (MCTE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MCTE to host bi-monthly virtual meetings supporting implementation of 2020 Minnesota Academic Standards in English Language Arts and Reading MCA-IV.
• Amplify (DIBELS)coreTechnology or IntegrationMDE-approved K-3 literacy screening vendor providing DIBELS 8th Edition for universal and dyslexia screening as required under the READ Act.
• Renaissance (FastBridge)coreTechnology or IntegrationMDE-approved K-3 literacy screening vendor providing FastBridge earlyReading and CBM Reading as required under the READ Act.
• CapticoreTechnology or IntegrationMDE-approved literacy screening tool (Capti ReadBasix) for students grades 4-12 who are not reading at grade level, required starting 2025-26 school year.
• CORE (Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationApproved READ Act professional development vendor providing Online Language and Literacy Academy (OL&LA) and OL&LA Secondary training programs for educators.
• CAREI (Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, University of Minnesota)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Minnesota center providing READ Act approved professional development (CAREIALL Secondary training) and assisting with professional development program evaluation using adapted Observation Checklist for High-Quality Professional Development Training.
• Lexia (LETRS)coreTechnology or IntegrationApproved READ Act professional development vendor providing LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) and LETRS for Administrators training programs.
• Neuhaus Education CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationApproved READ Act Phase 2 professional development vendor providing Structured Literacy Modules for educators.
• STRIVE (Structured Literacy: Unlocking Literacy for All Educators)coreTechnology or IntegrationApproved READ Act Phase 2 professional development program for structured literacy training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Amplify: EdTech vendor providing DIBELS 8th Edition, MDE's approved K-3 literacy screener under the READ Act. Supplies MDE-approved screening infrastructure and integrates directly with MDE for state reporting — an enabling technology partner rather than a competitor.
• Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO): Membership organization of state education chiefs that convenes state superintendents and commissioners, including MDE leadership. Provides peer benchmarking, federal advocacy, and shared standards work — adjacent ecosystem to MDE.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of Education: Federal layer that defines Title funding, ESSA, and IDEA frameworks that MDE must implement. Operates as a broader incumbent setting the rules and providing funding that state-level agencies like MDE administer.

Direct peers

• Illinois State Board of Education: Illinois's state education body with parallel responsibilities for academic standards, statewide assessment, educator licensing, and federal Title program administration. Structurally equivalent to MDE.
• California Department of Education: California's state education agency operating under the same structural role as MDE: academic standards, statewide assessment, district oversight, and federal program administration. Comparable in mandate and product portfolio (data reporting, standards, literacy initiatives).
• Florida Department of Education: Florida's state education agency with matching mandate: statewide standards, FSA testing, school grading, and district oversight. Similar product portfolio including public reporting dashboards and educator licensure.
• New York State Education Department: New York's state education department with parallel responsibilities: academic standards, statewide testing, educator licensure, special education, and school finance. Operates data dashboards and longitudinal data systems analogous to SLEDS and the Minnesota Report Card.
• Texas Education Agency: Texas's state education agency performing equivalent functions: academic standards, STAAR testing, school accountability, and district funding. Comparable in operational scope and the use of a public report card / data portal.
• Ohio Department of Education and Workforce: Ohio's state education agency managing state testing, report cards, and district accountability. Comparable in the use of public-facing report card portals and standards-based reform.

Regional players

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Wisconsin's neighboring state education agency with very similar mandate structure to MDE including statewide assessment, academic standards, and school district oversight. A natural regional comparison point for MDE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/mndeptofed
• Facebookfacebook.com/MnDeptEd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minnesota-department-of-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/mndepted

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Profiles1 record

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