Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams joins Manny Hill on the School News Podcast to give an update on MPS’ School Transformation process, and has more information on an important ballot question for this upcoming Election Day. Also, the Superintendent highlights high accomplishments from MPS student athletes this fall season! *For more information about […]
National Walk Bike & Roll to School Day is October 7, and Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating with the Let’s Roll MPS Southside event on that day. Jenny Bordon, Active Living Coordinator for MPS’ Culinary & Wellness Services, joins Manny Hill to preview the event! Click here for more information on the MPS Culinary & […]
Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams joins Manny Hill to provide an update on MPS’ School Transformation. The Administration presented 3 proposals at the latest School Board meeting on September 15th. The Superintendent also has information on the Back-to-School Powwow happening at South High on September 23rd, and the upcoming annual Let’s Roll MPS […]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Karen Eileen is joined by Alexus, Taylor, and John Smiley of The Smiley Foundation to discuss the importance of awareness, healing, and connection in the wake of losing a loved one to suicide. On September 20th, The Smiley Foundation hosts a community walk for suicide awareness. The walk will […]
Minneapolis Public Schools’ Equity & Diversity Impact Assessment (EDIA) Committee is looking to add members from the community! Manny Hill talks with Tayler Marks, an Evaluation Specialist with MPS’ Research, Evaluation Assessment (REA) Department about the EDIA committee’s role in evaluating MPS policies and practices to ensure equitable outcomes. Tayler explains more about the committee’s […]
The 2026-27 school year is just around the corner! Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams joins Manny Hill to recap a busy summer for MPS, and look ahead to the start of the new year. Dr. Sayles-Adams has a few back-to-school tips for families as they prepare for school to begin on September 8 […]
