Minnesota Meeting with Wendy Kopp of Teach For America from Minneapolis Foundation on Vimeo.

April 14, 2011
5 to 6 p.m.
Webcast will be shown on this website

The Minneapolis Foundation invests in proven and promising strategies to ensure every student receives the excellent education needed for individual and regional prosperity. TFA is one of many efforts that, together with the Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi Foundation for Children, we have funded to support high quality teaching in the classroom, a critical factor in student achievement. In addition, The Minneapolis Foundation– through grants and civic leadership activities – promotes early childhood learning, increased family and community involvement, and ensures every public school student in Minneapolis receives an enriching academic experience. To learn more about our efforts visit our website.

Questions will be taken during the event from the studio audience and online viewers. We look forward to an insightful dialogue on this approach and other strategies for closing the achievement gap and preparing our students to compete globally.

Minnesota Meeting: Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate on Education from Minneapolis Foundation on Vimeo.

Through its Minnesota Meeting public affairs program, The Minneapolis Foundation hosted a gubernatorial debate on P-12 education on September 23rd. The goal was to offer all Minnesotans a chance to better understand each candidate’s vision for education in our state.

All three major candidates participated in the debate, which was held at Twin Cities Public Television Studios and moderated by Cathy Wurzer. It was broadcast live on-line and on TPT’s Minnesota Channel. The event was co-sponsored by Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi Foundation for Children and the Itasca Project.

The Minneapolis Foundation hosted the debate as a nonpartisan activity and does not endorse any of the candidates or their positions.