Minneapolis Schools Voices

School board member Ira Jourdain reflects on his two terms serving Minneapolis Public Schools families

Jourdain advocated for recess for all, hiring media center specialists, and fully staffing the district’s finance department during his eight years as District 6’s representative.

Melissa Whitler

School Board

School board member Ira Jourdain reflects on his two terms serving Minneapolis Public Schools families

School board member Ira Jourdain reflects on his two terms serving Minneapolis Public Schools families

Minneapolis school board approves $279 million property tax levy for 2025

Half of Minneapolis Public Schools buildings are underutilized

District leadership opted for fewer budget cuts last spring, records show

Coin Flip Lands Skjefte for School Board

School Board Interviews Four Finalists to Fill District 3 Vacancy on Board

Greta Callahan next District 6 school board director, Ellison wins re-election

Minneapolis students fall further behind in fall math and reading assessments

District’s latest financial projections show eminent budget crisis without action

An Interview with At-Large School Board Candidate Shayla Owodunni

An Interview with At-Large School Board Candidate Kim Ellison

An Interview with District 6 School Board Candidate Greta Callahan

An Interview with District 6 School Board Candidate Lara Bergman

District shares a timeline for school transformation

District 6 School Board Candidates Spar Over School Choice and Literacy

District financial details unavailable until December, senior finance office says

MPS school board approves ballot question to increase technology levy by $20 million

Owodunni and Ellison move to general election in Minneapolis Public Schools at-large race

District leaders share plans for third year of strategic plan

What’s happening with “school transformation”?

Q&A with District 6 school board candidates Lara Bergman and Greta Callahan

MPS School Board Approves 2024-25 Budget at Last Meeting of School Year ‍

Complex revisions to 2024-25 budget will have an uncertain impact on students

A Conversation About the District's Delayed Literacy Curriculum Adoption

Superintendent says plan to “right-size” schools will begin once budget is approved

Revised MPS budget proposal increases spending by $18 million next year

Minneapolis Public Schools proposes a revised $770 million operating budget for 2045-25 school year

American Indian Parent Advisory Council says district isn't doing enough for students

Board pauses playground projects and adjusts district learning loss program after lackluster academic progress data

School board’s finance committee meeting included a budget update and review of the capital plan

School Board’s Finance Committee Clarifies Its Priorities for Modifying Budget