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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
Grants have been awarded 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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The time is now to support Minneapolis Public Schools
In the Minnesota Star Tribune, our colleagues Patrice Relerford and R.T. Rybak explain why it's time for everyone in our community to double down on our support for Minneapolis Public Schools.
We need to build an education system that works for each and every child. Through research, learning collectives, grantmaking, co-investment, and more, we are pursuing equity in education.
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The time is now to support Minneapolis Public Schools
In the Minnesota Star Tribune, our colleagues Patrice Relerford and R.T. Rybak explain why it's time for everyone in our community to double down on our support for Minneapolis Public Schools.
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$1.1 Million in Reimagine Education Grants Awarded
Grants have been awarded 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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Minneapolis Foundation invests $1 million in school district efforts to strengthen student literacy
Minneapolis Public Schools is receiving a total of nearly $1.3 million from the Minneapolis Foundation to boost student literacy and strengthen "grow your own" programs aimed at increasing teacher diversity.
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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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Helping New Immigrants Thrive in Minnesota
Anyone who spends a lot of time in Minneapolis public schools—as I get to do as part of my job—will have noticed an important difference over the past year: There are more immigrant children in many schools. Beyond this recent change, I’ve also learned that many of these new students will spend years in these schools while their immigration status is worked out in an overwhelmed court system.
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Celebrating 30 Years of Phillips Scholars
The Phillips Scholars, a Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation program, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. The combination of financial aid and project support enables participants to launch their own efforts or expand existing social justice initiatives in their communities.
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Mini-Grants for K-12 Educators Teaching Native American Content
Minnesota educators at public, private, charter, and tribal schools are eligible to apply for up to $2,000.
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Literacy and Leadership in Minnesota
The Minneapolis Foundation held a convening on school leadership and literacy. Watch this video to learn more about what's happening in our state's schools and how you can get involved.
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2024 Reimagine Education Grants
We're seeking proposals from nonprofits, schools, and school districts seeking grants for work that advances equity and supports youth voice in local K-12 schools.
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We have been asking students, parents, community members, school leaders, and researchers what is working—and what isn’t working—in our schools. This collective input has led to a roadmap to help transform our K-12 education system to benefit all students.
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