At TeachMN, we envision a world where all kids have access to great educators.
Why? Because teachers matter. In fact, teacher quality is the #1 in-school factor that affects student learning—and qualified teachers make a lifelong impact.
And Minnesota needs more educators. According to economic projections, the state will need 18,000 new elementary school teachers and 14,000 middle and high school teachers over the next decade.
What does it mean for you? It means you can make a big impact as a teacher in Minnesota.
Our Mission
Our mission is to end the statewide teacher shortage and help talented people from all backgrounds enter the profession.
We're here to find and support the next generation of teachers and ensure Minnesota’s students have the teachers they deserve.
What We Do
Teaching is a fulfilling, creative and powerful profession. But how do you know if it’s right for you? And how do you get started in the profession?
TeachMN is here to make it easy to explore teaching and take steps to become a teacher.
We support future teachers from all backgrounds, from high school students to college grads, career changers, and school staff members. No matter where you’re starting, we’ll help you learn about the career—and find a path that fits your life.
Here are some of the tools and resources we offer, all free:
- Articles and videos about teaching
- Step-by-step guides to get licensed
- Advice from licensing experts
- Financial help for your training
- Connections to local teaching programs
- Help applying to teaching programs and jobs
- And more!
Our Story
TeachMN launched in April 2025 as part of a statewide coalition of educators, spearheaded by the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, in collaboration with TEACH.org.
When TEACH.org began in 2015, we started with clear goals: Reduce the national teacher shortage, elevate the image of the teaching profession and support anyone interested in becoming a teacher. TEACH has since grown into one of the nation’s largest and most effective teacher recruitment organizations.
TeachMN works closely with our Minnesota partners at Elevate Teaching, which supports teachers at all stages, from getting licensed to thriving in the classroom. Together, we’ll work to recruit the next generation of educators and uplift the entire profession.
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References
(1) Teachers Matter: Understanding Teachers’ Impact on Student Achievement.” RAND. https://www.rand.org/education-and-labor/projects/measuring-teacher-effectiveness/teachers-matter.html.
(2) Lee, Se Woong. "Pulling Back the Curtain: Revealing the Cumulative Importance of High-Performing, Highly Qualified Teachers on Students’ Educational Outcome.” Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 40(3), 359-381. https://doi.org/10.3102/0162373718769379.
(3) Employment Outlook (Employment Projections). Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. https://mn.gov/deed/data/data-tools/employment-outlook/
