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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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The Minnesota Principals Survey
The Minnesota Principals Survey (MnPS) looked to see how school leaders felt about their job, including their preparedness and confidence to do their job.
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First Children’s Finance
The Minneapolis Foundation approved a innovative grant to First Children's Finance for Community Conversations. It addresses a pressing issue given the shortage of childcare spots in the metro area and across the state.
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UMN and Minneapolis Public Schools partner to develop learning and teaching strategies
The University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) and Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) are working together for the next three years to research how to improve student experiences in the district.
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Genius & Joy Summer Programs
The Genius & Joy summer programs were exciting learning opportunities for both students and educators. The Phillips Family Foundation was proud to support this innovative work, and incredibly grateful to our Northside Education Advisory Committee for their insight and hard deliberations, which made it all possible.
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Closing the Rigorous Coursework Gap
The Minneapolis Foundation is one of the major funders of a new EdAllies report. EdAllies partners with schools, families, and communities to ensure that every young Minnesotan has access to a rigorous and engaging education.
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Minneapolis Public Schools, University of Minnesota partner for education research
Leaders from the Minneapolis Public Schools and the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development are teaming up to research and evaluate solutions for school challenges.
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U of M and Minneapolis Public Schools establish partnership
The University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development and Minneapolis Public Schools announced a 3-year partnership, with the support of the Minneapolis Foundation, that aims to turn research into reality to improve outcomes for students.
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Box Tops and the Minneapolis Foundation
See how Box Tops is partnering with the Minneapolis Foundation to help schools address racial inequities in the classroom and strengthen systems of support for students of color.
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Acting for Racial Justice
To make a greater impact through the Box Tops for Education program, General Mills needed a better understanding of the opportunities in local schools. That’s when they reached out to the Minneapolis Foundation.
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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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