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Watch the recap video of last year’s event! 2026 MN Literacy Day at the Capitol Tuesday, April 21st, 20269:30-11:00am Every child deserves to learn to read, and you can help make that happen. Join families, students, educators, and advocates at the Minnesota State Capitol to stand up for strong implementation of the READ Act. This
Position description Great MN Schools seeks a Senior Manager, Finance & Operations to oversee the organization’s finance, operations, and human resources functions. This role ensures Great MN Schools operates efficiently and effectively in service of our mission by managing a $4.5M budget, optimizing systems across finance, HR, compliance, and technology, and supporting board governance. Reporting
Schools Must Remain Safe Havens for Learning At Great MN Schools, our mission is to ensure that ALL children have access to an excellent education, regardless of their background. In order for students to thrive, schools must continue to be safe havens where every student can learn. No family should fear sending their child to
By: Jen Stern I’m often asked: Why aren’t our schools doing dramatically better? The Ciresi Walburn Foundation recently ran billboards that highlighted the findings of this study, that shared how states like Mississippi are making strong gains in reading while MN declines. But I know that this isn’t the case for all schools and doesn’t
Federal immigration enforcement has created an education emergency. Students are too afraid to attend school—but learning cannot stop. Help us provide the technology and support they need.