Students all across Minnesota, from the Twin Cities to Duluth and from Rochester to St. Cloud, are finding their way forward thanks to the classes, teachers and unique opportunities of Minnesota Connections Academy.
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Minnesota Connections Academy opened as a tuition-free online public school in Minnesota in 2005 and has been helping students ignite their passions and find a path to success ever since.
The mission of Minnesota Connections Academy is to maximize academic achievement for students throughout the state of Minnesota who seek an alternative to the traditional classroom.
Minnesota Connections Academy is the largest tuition-free K–12 online public school in the state*, with students attending from as far afield as the North Shore, Iron Range, God's Country, and Southeast MN. As a member of the Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS), Minnesota Connections Academy is state-certified and open to students throughout Minnesota.
A State-Approved Charter School Program
*Based on 2020-2021 enrollment data from the Minnesota Department of Education.
Minnesota Connections Academy is a member of the Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS), a K–12 academic community. Minnesota Connections Academy is a state-approved online program operated through a contract with Connections Academy of Minnesota, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services.
An Online Public School that Makes a Difference| Minnesota Connections Academy
Serving K–12 students throughout the state of Minnesota, Minnesota Connections Academy is a tuition-free virtual public school with a lasting impact. Our individualized approach to each student’s education journey and caring, state-certified teachers makes all the difference in the lives of our students. From online elementary school to earning their high school diploma, students at Minnesota Connections Academy are prepared to thrive in the world that lies ahead. Learn more about the difference we can make.
Curious about online school but unsure what it is truly like? Join us to discover how online learning works, the benefits it offers your child, and what your family can expect from the online school experience.
Curious about online school but unsure what it is truly like? Join us to discover how online learning works, the benefits it offers your child, and what your family can expect from the online school experience.
The families of Connections Academy families agree: Online learning helps students find their own path forward. Discover what parents are saying about their experience at Minnesota Connections Academy.
Minnesota Connections Academy teachers love what they do. Every day, they get to help students explore the world, finding new ways to engage their students’ minds and spark their curiosity. Minnesota state-certified and specially trained in online education, our teachers are the guides who lead students toward a bright future.
As a Minnesota Connections Academy parent, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of your child’s learning journey. As their Learning Coach, you’ll be able to help them stay on track. And we’ll be by your side, making sure you have everything you need to give your child the best support.
Parents, students, teachers and staff are the heart of Minnesota Connections Academy. And, together, we’ve formed a community committed to collaboration in everything we do. This helps every student grow socially and emotionally while expanding their mind.
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