We partner with Minneapolis schools to become great for every child.

We invest in the success of high-potential schools serving marginalized communities through our Good to Great process. Schools develop strategic plans and are supported through a multi-year implementation process. Each plan is customized to the needs of the individual school and includes areas such as: 

• Advancing academic excellence through engaging curriculum & instruction
• Building an inclusive, student-centered culture
• Strengthening foundations and aligning leadership through effective operations & governance 

We then connect them to best-in-class resources aligned with the needs of their plan and provide tailored and ongoing implementation support. 

Schools we work with consistently outperform district averages for students of color, low-income students, and English Language Learners.

We help families partner with schools and advocate for change.

Based on parent demand, we create family-facing resources that make it easier for families to be strong partners in their children’s education. Resources such as our Minneapolis School Finder and Minnesota Standards Family Guides give families critical information about local school quality and grade-level expectations.

97% of families introduced to our MN Standards Family Guides found new ways to engage in their child’s education more deeply and then took action.

We build community partnerships to help reach all families.

Through a network of trusted community partners, we help families navigate schools and systems and elevate family voice in the K-12 education conversation. Partners receive free resources, training, and access to expert advice to help parents advocate for their children within schools and provide guidance on challenges families are facing and potential solutions.

Thanks to our community partners and the broader Minneapolis community, over 3,000 copies of our resources are distributed to Minneapolis families by nearly 400 local organizations, childcare, and community centers each year.

We build an ecosystem that supports great schools.

We engage community to advance effective solutions that create conditions for more great schools to thrive.

Only 7% of students in Minneapolis are benefiting from a high-performing school. We’re addressing barriers and elevating what’s possible so every child can access an excellent and equitable education.