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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…

Enrollment Season Is Underway At MPS

Emmanuel Hill October 28, 2025 No Comments

Minneapolis Public Schools’ Enrollment Season has begun and MPS Director of Enrollment Management and Student Placement Services Martha Swanson joins Manny Hill to inform families of everything they need to…

MPS Lobbyist Shares Legislative Priorities for District

Emmanuel Hill October 20, 2025 No Comments

Manny Hill is joined by Minneapolis Public Schools Lobbyist Josh Downham for a look into the dynamics of what a lobbyist does in relation to local government. Josh also elaborates…

Supt. Sayles-Adams Highlights A Busy But Exciting October For MPS

Emmanuel Hill October 9, 2025 No Comments

Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams, Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, joins Manny Hill for their monthly conversation. Dr. Sayles-Adams recaps the “Let’s Roll MPS” event, looks ahead to family-teacher conferences and MEA…

“Let’s Roll MPS” Set for Oct. 8

Emmanuel Hill October 3, 2025 No Comments

Minneapolis Public Schools is set for its bi-annual “Let’s Roll MPS” event happening on October 8, starting and ending at Sullivan STEAM School and Anishinabe Academy at 3pm. MPS Active…

MPS’ Farm To School BBQ Set For October 1

Emmanuel Hill September 24, 2025 No Comments

Minneapolis Public Schools annual Farm to School Community BBQ is coming up on October 1 at MPS’ Culinary Center. Manny Hill talks with Farm To School Coordinator for MPS Culinary…

Supt. Sayles-Adams Highlights Vision Zero Award, Previews Farm To School BBQ

Emmanuel Hill September 18, 2025 No Comments

A few weeks into the 2025-26 school year, Manny Hill checks in with Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams to discuss the 2025 Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award…

MPS Putting A Larger Focus On Literacy This Year

Emmanuel Hill September 16, 2025 No Comments

Minneapolis Public Schools has indentified literacy as an area of emphasis for this school year. With National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (Sept. 15-19) upon us, Manny Hill talks…

MPS’ ‘Grow Your Own’ Introduces New Pathway For Early Childhood Educators

Emmanuel Hill September 4, 2025 No Comments

Minneapolis Public Schools’ “Grow Your Own” program has a goal of creating opportunities for talented current and potential employees to become teachers. Now the program is introducing a new pathway…

The Time For MPS Families To Apply For Ed Benefits Is Now

Emmanuel Hill August 26, 2025 No Comments

As the 2025-26 school year is set to begin, it is time for families of Minneapolis Public Schools students to apply for Educational Benefits. Sara Eugene, Manager of Compliance and…

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