Reimagine
Education

Empowering change in schools
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This collaborative initiative transforms research into collective action to make our schools better for each and every child.

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Impact

Reimagine Education was launched in 2019 to bring our community together with the vision of creating a K-12 system that works for everyone. Our approach is driven by data as well as insights from Minnesotans with the most at stake in our schools—educators, school leaders, families, and the students who will shape our state’s future.

GRANTMAKING

We invest in community-led efforts to address systemic inequities, empower youth, and provide resources to educators dedicated to creating more inclusive schools.

RESEARCH

We commission reports and partner with researchers who collaborate with schools, gather data, and share it with education leaders and policymakers.

ADVOCACY

We voice our support for public policies and investments that make our education system more equitable and deliver needed resources to schools.

LEARNING COLLECTIVES

We sponsor conferences and host convenings where students can raise their voices; educators can connect and share resources; and our fundholders can plug in to key issues affecting schools.

PARTNERSHIP

We participate in cross-sector leadership tables and team up with school leaders, funders, businesses, and other community leaders to drive change.

CO-INVESTMENT

We invest with other foundations and connect our fundholders with opportunities to strengthen schools.

The Latest

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An Investment in Minneapolis Public Schools

The Minneapolis Foundation announced a commitment of more than $1.3 million to Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) to support literacy and leadership during the 2024-2025 school year.

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$1.1 Million in Reimagine Education Grants Awarded

The Minneapolis Foundation announced more than $1.1 million in Reimagine Education grants to 28 schools, school districts, and organizations that are advancing equity and uplifting youth voices in Minnesota’s K-12 education system.

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Investing in Leadership and Literacy

Our approach to our education work is multi-pronged, mixing research, grants, advocacy, and partnerships. In listening to our partners, we have identified two themes that organize much of our work today: Leadership and literacy.

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Questions?

Reach out to Patrice Relerford to learn more about our Reimagine Education initiative.

Patrice Relerford
Vice President of Collective Impact and Giving