MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Commissioner Willie Jett held the agency’s annual American Indian Education Field Hearing Monday at Cedar Lakes Casino Event Center in Cass Lake.

The field hearing was an opportunity for Commissioner Jett and agency staff to gather input from American Indian educators, parents and students on the state of American Indian Education in Minnesota. Staff from the Office of Higher Education were also available to hear comments on the state of higher education in Minnesota for American Indian students.

Office of American Indian Education Director Jane Harstad, Education Commissioner Willie Jett and MDE Liaison Melanie Franks listen to a speaker during the Field Hearing.

Education Commissioner Willie Jett welcomes attendees to the Field Hearing.

Higher Education Commissioner Dennis Olson speaks during the field hearing.

Field hearing attendees joined in person and online to listen and speak.

The Minnesota Department of Education provides an excellent education for Minnesota students by striving for excellence, equity and opportunity. The agency focuses on closing the achievement gap, supporting high-quality teaching, using innovative strategies to improve educational outcomes, and ensuring all students graduate from high school well-prepared for college, career and life. The Minnesota Department of Education develops, builds and maintains collaborative relationships with schools, districts, libraries and other stakeholders through a wide variety of advisory boards, councils and committees.

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