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MPS Celebrates Black History Month As February Is Full Of Events

Emmanuel Hill February 9, 2026 No Comments

February is of course Black History Month. How does Minneapolis Schools plan to celebrate? Tiki Blackamore, Engagement and Outreach Specialist at MPS, has all the details! Tiki joins Manny Hill…

MPS K-12 Content Leads Highlight Magnet Schools

Emmanuel Hill January 30, 2026 No Comments

February is National Magnet School Month. Manny Hill talks with Minneapolis Public Schools K-12 Leads Stephanie Davies-Larson and Grace Mobosi-Enwesi as they share more about programs offered for students in…

Dr. Sayles-Adams On Unity, Another Principal Honor & Washburn Students At Thespian Conference

Emmanuel Hill January 22, 2026 No Comments

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams joins Manny Hill to discuss the district’s efforts to maintain unity and safety amidst challenging times. Dr. Sayles-Adams also highlights the ongoing school…

Roosevelt Teacher & Coach Highlights Unified & Adapted Athletic Programs

Emmanuel Hill January 16, 2026 No Comments

Manny Hill talks with Jacki Wincek, a Physical Education teacher and coach at Minneapolis Roosevelt High School. Jacki has been recognized as the 2025 Minnesota State Assistant Coach of the…

MPS Will Represent At School Finder Fair January 10

Emmanuel Hill January 8, 2026 No Comments

Manny Hill is joined by Edgar Alfonso, Director of Engagement at Minneapolis Public Schools, to discuss the upcoming K-12 School Finder Fair on January 10 at Minneapolis College. The event…

Supt. Sayles-Adams On Award Winners, Student Experience At MOA, Highlights Operation Holiday Basket

Emmanuel Hill December 18, 2025 No Comments

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles Adams joins Manny Hill to discuss the recent community engagement meetings on MPS’ school transformation process. Dr. Sayles-Adams acknowledges the special honors awarded…

Dr. Sayles-Adams Is Superintendent Of The Year, Talks Agreement With MFE

Emmanuel Hill November 20, 2025 No Comments

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams joins Manny Hill to discuss being named Minnesota Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Sayles-Adams highlights the tentative agreement between MPS and the Minneapolis…

How FAIR School Connects The Arts With Mental Health

Emmanuel Hill November 14, 2025 No Comments

Minneapolis Public Schools recently observed National School Psychology Week from November 3rd to 7th. FAIR School for Arts Principal Mary Pat Cumming joins Manny Hill to explain the four ways…

The Latest Happenings At Roosevelt High School w/Principal Christian Ledesma

Emmanuel Hill November 13, 2025 No Comments

Manny Hill talks with Minneapolis Roosevelt High School Principal Christian Ledesma and finds out about the exciting things going on in Teddy Nation!

Teacher Spotlight: Ken Nelson – Computer Science & Game Design

Emmanuel Hill November 6, 2025 No Comments

Ken Nelson teaches Computer Science and Game Design for Career Technical Education at Minneapolis Public Schools. Peter Carlson chats with Nelson about what students learn in the course, and the…

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