Learn more about the important work happening in Minneapolis to support student success for all.
On September 24, 2026, over 270 people came together to mark a decade of work for great schools in Minneapolis and to commit to the next ten years. Ten years ago, Great MN Schools started with a simple belief: every child in Minneapolis deserves a school that prepares them to thrive. This fall, we celebrated
School leaders set the foundation of what makes a great school and the need for strong principals in Minneapolis has never been more urgent. According to the Minnesota Principal Survey (CAREI), principals report that their jobs feel unsustainable, and their sense of capability across 47 of 49 leadership activities declined between 2021 and 2023. Yet
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