Stephanie Burrage

Deputy Commissioner @MNDeptEd | Fierce advocate of quality, equitable educational opportunities for all students

[Minnesota Department of Education @MnDeptEd]

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility in Minnesota in celebration of trans, gender non-conforming and non-binary Minnesotans and honoring the bravery of trans people around the world. View the proclamation by @GovTimWalz at https://t.co/DdJTXaD0Rh #TDOV2023

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

Today, I announced Dr. Stephanie Burrage as Minnesota’s first Chief Equity Officer.

Dr. Burrage will use her expertise to advance equity and opportunity in communities across the state as we continue our work to make Minnesota the best state in the country to grow up in.

[Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan @LtGovFlanagan]

As Minnesota’s *first* Chief Equity Officer, Dr. Stephanie Burrage will lift up the voices of those who have been left out of government for far too long to create meaningful change and more equitable policies.

I look forward to partnering with her in this important work.

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

This work is critical and will help remove systemic inequities and increase opportunities for all communities. In my new role, I will help ensure that Minnesotans are both heard and represented in our government.

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

I am pleased to announce that @GovTimWalz and @LtGovFlanagan have appointed me as Chief Equity Officer to the new Office of Equity and Opportunity. I look forward to beginning in this role April 11.

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

This essential role has been created as a way to serve all communities across the State of Minnesota and to help eliminate disparities across race, geography, ability, gender, sexual orientation and economic status.

[Minnesota Department of Education @MnDeptEd]

"Today's shooting in a Nashville school is tragic. Violence of any kind has no place in schools. We remain committed to working with students, families, educators and communities to ensure our schools are safe and welcoming environments." — @MnDeptEd Commissioner Willie Jett

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

Enjoyed celebrating #NationalReadingMonth with @GovTimWalz and @LtGovFlanagan by reading to students at Bethune Arts Elementary School today!

[Minnesota Department of Education @MnDeptEd]

Deputy Commissioner @drsburrage joined @GovTimWalz and @LtGovFlanagan at @MPS_News' Bethune Elementary School in reading to students and celebrating #NationalReadingMonth

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

As the dad of a St. Paul student, I’m heartbroken for the Harding High School community and the family of a student who lost their life today. We have offered our full support and have been assured that the area is now secure.

[Minnesota Department of Education @MnDeptEd]

We are deeply saddened with news of the death of a student at Harding High School in Saint Paul. We join in solidarity with the Harding and Saint Paul Public Schools communities and offer our full support as they deal with this tragedy.
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[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

Thank you @irondale students for sharing your thoughts with me today and commissioners from @mndeed and @mndli. We enjoyed hearing about your classes, your training and your goals for the future!

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

Honored to have been among great company at @humanities' #Juneteenth breakfast today. Thank you @theglamacademic and @harris_duchess for a fantastic event.

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

I also had the opportunity to attend @HennepinTech’s graduation ceremony today. Congratulations, graduates! I have no doubt that you will positively influence the lives of those you come in contact with. #HTCGrad

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

I had the opportunity to celebrate Dr. Michael Funk @MikeFunk241 from @AlbertLeaSchool as Minnesota’s Superintendent of the Year today! Congratulations Dr. Funk! Glad to have leaders like you in our Minnesota schools.

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

Congratulations to Bill Kiesow for his 50 years of service to the state of #Minnesota and @MnDeptEd! Commissioner @hmuellermn and I are grateful for public servants like him. #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

Thank you to @GovTimWalz and @LtGovFlanagan for hearing the voices of our school communities and bringing forward a budget that meets their needs today and tomorrow. (2/2)

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

Today’s announcement of the Supporting Children and Families section of the Budget to Move Minnesota Forward is critically important to the success of our students, families, educators and school staff inside and outside of the classroom. (1/2)

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

We are so appreciative of Minnesota's 20,000+ paraprofessionals. Take some time this week to say "thank you" to a paraprofessional in your life!

[Minnesota Department of Education @MnDeptEd]

.@GovTimWalz has proclaimed this week as Paraprofessional Recognition Week. Paraprofessionals have stepped up in many ways during the pandemic—supporting school-age care, assisting with virtual learning, helping deliver meals for students and more. Thank you, paraprofessionals! https://t.co/aFTIl2bzhg

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

Dr. King believed in a just and loving world, and he calls us into action to build the Beloved Community. To get there, we need bold action and we need one another. Join the MLK Celebration today! #MNMLK

[Minnesota Department of Education @MnDeptEd]

You're invited! Join @GovTimWalz, @LtGovFlanagan, and Minnesotans across the state for the 2022 MLK Day Celebration today at 11 a.m. https://t.co/95Fog2iddv #MNMLK

[Stephanie Burrage @drsburrage]

Our school communities have stepped up again and again throughout the pandemic to make sure students and families are supported. I’m so thankful for their efforts every day.

[Minnesota Department of Education @MnDeptEd]

Our schools are facing significant challenges as they navigate surges in COVID-19 cases, staffing shortages, cold weather and more. We are grateful for the work and perseverance of our educators, school staff, school leaders, school boards, and school bus drivers. (1/2)