[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today convened his cabinet at Pine Bend Elementary School in Inver Grove Heights to spotlight his goal to make Minnesota the best state for children and families. The Governor was joined by the state children’s cabinet, state agencies, and education leaders and partners to highlight Minnesota’s investments in pre-kindergarten, literacy, and universal school meals. Photos from the event are available online.

“Allowing all children the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive is not the responsibility of a single state agency, department, or policy – it should be the guiding principle of all the work that we do,” said Governor Walz. “From expanding voluntary pre-K, to providing nutritious meals, to ensuring every child can read at or above grade level, we are focused on ensuring our children can succeed. These policies and improvements in our schools reflect our commitment to our children, their families, and the future of our state.”

The Governor’s Children’s Cabinet brings together commissioners and leaders from across state government to coordinate and strengthen services for Minnesota children and families. Today’s meeting focused on connecting with educators and students and learning about school-based pre-K, expanded literacy efforts, and universal meals.