We must produce the schools Minneapolis needs

Apr. 10 |     By Bernadeia H. Johnson, Ed.D. Guest Commentator   Our world has been changing at a pace that most of us struggle to comprehend. It is full of products and services that simply did not exist a few years ago. We now engage one another...

Reform is working for our schools

Apr. 18 |     This column was written with Alberto Monserrate, chair of the Minneapolis Board of Education.   As leaders of the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), we are often surprised but pleased by the number of people who fervently follow...

Make your voice heard through the MPS annual survey

Mar. 7 |     Dear MPS partners and friends, It has been said — and I firmly believe — that education is the greatest civil rights issue of our time. I also believe that education is our greatest opportunity to eradicate the inequities that exist...

Time to choose the right school for your children’s success

Jan. 4 |   Dear families, This is an exciting time of year. Teachers and students are settling back in their classrooms after winter break and have important work ahead in the last semester of the school year. Our kindergarten students are striving to...

The best gift for our students: supporting their education

Dec. 14 |     As we enter the holiday season and the season of giving, I wanted to reach out to our families and friends in Minneapolis. The best gift that a child can receive is your support in his or her pursuit of a high-quality education experience. There...