The Minnesota Wild recognizes the key role that education plays in the development of a productive and positive community and is dedicated to aiding the institutions that are entrusted with teaching the children in our communities. The Wild is proud of its educational initiatives that support both teachers and students in their quest for knowledge. The Wild About Reading program has encouraged thousands of young readers across the State of Hockey to keep reading and growing their love for books and the importance reading plays in their future. Wild players, Wild Better Halves and Wild front office staff volunteer their time to classrooms across the state each year during reading visits and mentoring programs.

Wild About Reading The goal of the Wild About Reading program is to promote the importance of reading and increase student literacy by encouraging kids to read outside the classroom. More	Traveling Stanley The Traveling Stanley Reading Improvement Award is awarded to the St. Paul elementary school with the greatest growth in their reading scores. More
HEP Essay Contest In celebration of Hockey Day in Minnesota, the Wild and Minnesota Hockey developed the HEP Essay Contest. Each fall, youth hockey players are encouraged to submit a themed essay. More	Home Team Scholarship In partnership with Fox Sports North, the Minnesota Wild, Vikings, Timberwolves, and Twins come together to fund a $25,000 scholarship for college bound juniors and seniors. More