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Minneapolis Community Ed Presents RENT, July 10-19

Emmanuel Hill July 10, 2026 No Comments

Minneapolis Community Education is presenting RENT as this year’s annual summer production. Jazz88 summer interns Lily & Donovan talk with Producer JoEllyn Jolstad and Director’s Assistant Zola Ranum to discuss…

Supt. Sayles-Adams Talks Graduation Season, Athletic & Academic Successes.

Emmanuel Hill May 28, 2026 No Comments

Graduation season is here at Minneapolis Public Schools, and Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams joins Manny Hill in her final appearance of the school year on the School News Podcast. Dr.…

Emerson Dual Language School Celebrates 100 Years on May 29!

Emmanuel Hill May 27, 2026 No Comments

Emerson Dual Language Elementary School is celebrating 100 years on May 29! Principal Erik Hensel joins Manny Hill to talk about the school’s upcoming celebration of 100 years. Principal Hensel…

Hear the Voices of Camden High’s Student Leaders

Emmanuel Hill May 11, 2026 No Comments

Karen Eileen talks with Minneapolis Camden High School seniors Kalise Zachary and Isiah Martin, and mentor and coach Dave Gregory. The three share their stories and experiences at Camden. Kalise,…

How Volunteering At Every Meal & MPS Can Make A Difference

Emmanuel Hill April 24, 2026 No Comments

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 19-25). Liam Green, a Volunteer Coordinator at Every Meal, joins Manny Hill to discusses the organization’s connection with Minneapolis…

Supt. Sayles-Adams on Chess Tournament, Centennial Celebration, and more.

Emmanuel Hill April 22, 2026 No Comments

Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams, Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, joins Manny Hill to discuss the return to in-person learning post-spring break for MPS students. Later, Dr. Sayles-Adams gives an update on…

How MPS Supports Special Education Students

Emmanuel Hill March 27, 2026 No Comments

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, established to recognize people with developmental disabilities. Dr. Elizabeth Keenan, Associate Superintendent of Special Education and Student Support Services at Minneapolis Public Schools joins…

Supt. Sayles-Adams Gives Budget Update, Highlights Student Athletic Success

Emmanuel Hill March 19, 2026 No Comments

MPS Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams joins Manny Hill for their monthly conversation with an update on the district budget. The school transformation meeting has been rescheduled to April 9 and…

MPS Celebrates Women’s History With “Who’s That Lady”

Emmanuel Hill March 14, 2026 No Comments

Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating International Women’s History Month with an event titled “Who’s That Lady?” on March 17 at the Davis Center. Bethune Arts Elementary Principal Dr. La Tonya…

Breakfast For Success: MPS’ Plan

Emmanuel Hill March 5, 2026 No Comments

National School Breakfast Week is March 2-6. How is Minneapolis Public Schools celebrating? Ashley Nitzkorski, a dietitian at Minneapolis Public Schools’ Culinary & Wellness Department, joins Manny Hill to discuss…

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