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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Reimagining Education in 2024
Our investments combine research, advocacy, and grantmaking to help ensure that all students receive an excellent education that prepares them to reach their fullest potential.
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A Statewide Effort to Rebuild Student Attendance
The Minneapolis Foundation recently partnered with EdAllies to host a roundtable discussion of chronic absenteeism.
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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Education Equity in the Age of COVID-19
The Minneapolis Foundation released a new report on education equity in a time of distance learning.
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Reimagine Education Feedback
Learn what education leaders think about the key findings of our Reimagine Education report, including their ideas for taking action.
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Expanding the Vision of Reimagine Minnesota
This report provides evidence-based solutions that have the potential to be transformational for racial disparities in our community.
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Student Conference
Teens voiced their perspectives on education at this student-led forum, which informed our Reimagine work.
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Community to Reimagine Education
School leaders, educators, policy influencers, funders, and changemakers gathered to discuss what is – and isn’t – working in Minnesota’s schools.
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1,500 Students Lead Education Conference
Teens to voice their perspectives on education at this conference, informing our Reimagine Education work.
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The Student Conference
Teens informed the Foundation’s Reimagine Education work at this student-led gathering.
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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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