Welcome to Friends of Education

Friends of Education's mission is to improve the education of children. Improving K-12 education since 1999, Friends supports school programs which emphasize content and critical thinking with demonstrated evidence of increasing student achievement and post-secondary readiness.

 

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Important Upcoming Dates

NEW CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION DUE DATE

Letter of Intent Due: 

October 1, 2026

Application Due: 

January 14, 2027

Applications must be submitted through Friends of Education's application portal.  

 

 

INFORMATION
SESSION

Scheduled upon request

Topics include application requirements, common deficiencies, and quality application components.

Request a session: email director@improveK-12education.org 

Sessions held at Public Library meeting rooms, e.g. Brookdale, Wayzata.  Sessions may be conducted virtually upon request.

 

News & Events

  • Cologne Academy's STAR Leaders Program Recognized

    Cologne Academy's STAR Leaders Program Recognized

    05.15.2026
    Recognized by Character.org, Cologne Academy's STAR Leaders program ranks as a Promising Practice alongside elite state, national, and international character development programs.
  • Aspen Academy Named a 2025-2026 Minnesota School of Excellence

    Aspen Academy Named a 2025-2026 Minnesota School of Excellence

    09.02.2025
    Awarded by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association (MESPA), the one-to two-year commitment of self-reflection and peer review is centered around six standards of effective schools. Aspen Academy stands out for blending rigorous instruction with real-world learning and community connection.
  • 2024-2025 SchoolDigger.com Rankings

    2024-2025 SchoolDigger.com Rankings

    09.01.2025
    SchoolDigger.com ranks schools based on test scores supplied by each state's Department of Education. An Average Standard Score is calculated by normalizing and averaging each school's test scores across all tests and grades.

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