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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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Creating Pathways for Educators
The Minneapolis Foundation is proud to support the MPS + St. Thomas Teacher Residency through our Reimagine Education initiative. Watch this video and see the important work being done to break down barriers for staff in 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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Fourth Generation Awards $80,000 in Grants
Fourth Generation capped off its 13th grantmaking cycle by awarding $80,000 in grants to eight local organizations that are working to advance education equity.
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An Investment in Healing and Self-Care for Local Educators
See how the Phillips Foundation worked with a Northside Black-owned wellness company called Zen Bin to offer restorative yoga, massages, and healing touch therapy to educators and school staff.
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Minnesota teacher celebrated for decades of hard work
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, GMA honored Mike Peterson, a custodian-turned-substitute at Plymouth Middle School in Plymouth, Minnesota. They surprised Peterson with a donation in his name through the Minneapolis Foundation to the Seven Dreams Foundation to bring teachers from diverse backgrounds and experiences into classrooms.
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2023 Education Policy Agenda Update
Patrice Relerford, our Senior Director of Impact and Collective Giving, recently talked with Kenneth Eban of the Advancing Equity Coalition about the status of the 2023 Plan for Student Success as the legislative session enters its final months.
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Reimagining education: How leaders are upping equity and support
Our Chief Impact Officer, Chanda Smith Baker, and Mikisha Nation of Teach For America - Twin Cities joined Angela Davis on MPR News to talk about education in Minnesota.
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Reimagine Education with Minnesota’s Principals
Teaming up with University of Minnesota researchers, we launched a groundbreaking survey of school principals statewide.
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A Rare Opportunity to Invest in Schools
All signs point to major – even possibly record – investments in education in Minnesota this year as legislators discuss the budget surplus.
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Women Fueling Change
The WCA Foundation awarded $432,500 in grants to 17 organizations focused on meeting the fundamental needs of women through economic stability, education, shelter, safety and health programs and initiatives.
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Scholarship Funds Invest in Black Leadership
Through its scholarship program, a fraternity of African American professionals demonstrates the power of collective giving.
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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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