This page will provide information and resources related to Minnesota’s 2020 English Language Arts Standards implementation. This revised set of MN ELA learning standards is scheduled to be implemented beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
Here is the current commissioner-approved draft of the 2020 ELA Standards.
The Minnesota Department of Education has developed several resources for educators and administrators getting to know the revised standards. These include
- An introductory webinar [slides]
- A document overviewing the Foundational Reading and Writing Standards
- A webinar discussing the Foundational Reading Standards [slides]
- A webinar discussing key shifts in the 2020 Standards [slides]
- A webinar discussing learning progressions in the standards [slides]
- A frequently asked questions document
- A standards implementation timeline
As the 2025-2026 implementation year approaches, check this page for updated resources from MDE and MCTE.