Maintenance Workers Day. Minnesota Department of Education.

Shout out to school maintenance workers for keeping schools running in top shape! 🎉 🙌 Your work helps make sure students are ready to learn in a safe, healthy environment and educators are ready to teach! #ThankYouFromMDE

A social worker meets with a student. School Social Work Week. Minnesota Department of Education.

Thank you, social workers! 🙌❤️ Your care and support helps ensure students can remain connected to classes, services and support even during the most difficult of times. Thank you for all you do for Minnesota students! #ThankYouFromMDE #SSWWeek2026 #SchoolSocialWorkersRock

Minnesota Principals Week. Minnesota Department of Education.

Thank you to our Minnesota principals for your leadership each day supporting students, families, teachers and staff members! October is National Principals Month, and this week is Minnesota Principals Week! #ThankYouFromMDE

IT Pro Day

Shoutout to our IT pros! 🎉 On this International IT Professionals Day we want to thank all the experts making sure our computer systems at the agency and at our Minnesota schools run smoothly. #ThankYouFromMDE

Two more days. MDE at the state fair. See you soon!

Two days until the Minnesota State Fair! ​Find us in the Education Building when you visit the fair to fill out a thank you card to a Minnesota educator who has made a difference in your life! And thank you to all the educators who make a difference for their students every day! #ThankYouFromMDE

Mental Health Awareness Month. Minnesota Department of Education.

Mental health services in school have many benefits including improving students’ self-awareness, decision-making, relationship skills, engagement and academic outcomes. Thank you to all who work in our schools supporting student mental health. 🙌 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #ThankYouFromMDE

School Communicators Day. Minnesota Department of Education

Shoutout to our School Communicators! 📣 Thank you for keeping our students and their families informed, updated, and engaged in school life! 🏫📄💻 #ThankYouFromMDE

National School Nurse Day. Minnesota Department of Education.

It's School Nurse Day! 🎉 Thank you to the Minnesota school nurses that make a difference in the lives of students and their families by strengthening the vital connection between student health and learning. #ThankYouFromMDE #SchoolNurses

2025 Public Service Recognition Week. May 4-10 is Public Service Recognition Week! Thank you to all State of Minnesota employees for their commitment to serving Minnesotans.

It’s Public Service Week in Minnesota! 🎉 We’re sending out a big thank you to our Minnesota Department of Education employees and all state employees. Your work makes Minnesota stronger. #ThankYouFromMDE #PSRW2025

A food service worker makes a power pose. I am proud to be a School Lunch Hero.

Today we celebrate our School Lunch Heroes! 🥗💪Thank you to our incredible food service workers for filling students bellies through your dedication, care and creativity. #ThankYouFromMDE #SchoolLunchHeroDay #FuelingYoungMinds

A gym teacher holding a basketball speaks with children in a gymnasium.

It’s National Physical Education and Sport Week! 🏃🏾🏀 Physical education teachers empower students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to stay active and healthy for life. Thank you PE teachers for keeping kids moving one class at a time! #MoveInMay #ThankYouFromMDE

School lockers. School Principals’ Day. Minnesota Department of Education.

Happy School Principals' Day! 🎉🏫 From pre-K to high school, principals are working to guide, support and inspire students, teachers, school staff, families and communities. Thank you, Minnesota principals, for your dedication and commitment! #ThankYouFromMDE #SchoolPrincipalsDay

On Administrative Professionals Day we recognize the professionals who keep our Minnesota Department of Education offices and Minnesota school offices running smoothly every day. 🏫🎉 Thank you, Administrative Professionals, for all your hard work! 🙌 #ThankYouFromMDE #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay

Public School Volunteer Week. Minnesota Department of Education.

Public School Volunteer Week is an opportunity for schools and families to honor and highlight the contributions parents, guardians and caregivers provide at school and home to support student success. 🙋 Thank you to all the volunteers who support our Minnesota public schools! 🏫 #ThankYouFromMDE

A high school hallway with yellow lockers. National Assistant Principals Week. Minnesota Department of Education.

It’s National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 Shoutout to the incredible assistant principals in Minnesota who make a big impact on student success every day. Your leadership, dedication and hard work are appreciated. #AssistantPrincipalWeek #ThankYouFromMDE #SchoolLeadership

Two people holding hands. Counseling Awareness Month. Minnesota Department of Education.

April is Counseling Awareness Month celebrating the outstanding efforts of counselors as they seek to facilitate the growth and development of all people. Thank you to all the counselors who work with Minnesota students. #ThankYouFromMDE #CounselingAwarenessMonth

Employee Appreciation Day. Minnesota Department of Education.

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! We’re sending out a big thank you to all our staff here at MDE and employees at schools across the state. The work you do helps ensure all Minnesota children have access to a high-quality education, no matter their background, zip code or ability. #ThankYouFromMDE

A wrench and screwdriver. Maintenance Workers Day. Minnesota Department of Education

Shout out Minnesota school maintenance workers for keeping everything up and running in top condition! Your work helps make sure students are ready to learn in a great environment and educators are ready to teach! #ThankYouFromMDE

See the Public Schools Week proclamation from @governorwalz.mn.gov at mn.gov/governor/ass... #publicschoolsweek #ThankYouFromMDE #PublicSchools #PSW25

A teacher and two students working in a wood shop. Career and Technical Education Month. Minnesota Department of Education.

Thank you to our Career and Technical Education teachers for sharing your expert understanding with students to get them ready for in-demand jobs across Minnesota! #CTEMonth #ThankYouFromMDE

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Paraprofessionals. Minnesota Department of Education.

Thank you Minnesota paraprofessionals for supporting instruction, student activities and individual students, plus everything else you do to make students and teachers successful! #ParaprofessionalRecognitionWeek #ThankYouFromMDE