Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools

Paula Luxenberg is an MPS Parent and leader of the Minneapolis chapter of Integrated Schools. Paula joins Heather to discuss complicated topics around integration, segregation, and desegregation, with clear values.

Paula Luxenberg is an MPS Parent and leader of the Minneapolis chapter of Integrated Schools. Paula joins Heather to discuss complicated topics around integration, segregation, and desegregation, with clear values.

Zay Martin, Keke Ivie, and Ninah Abdullah are students at Camden High School. They join us to talk about the ways they have been impacted by participating in classes and services from the Office of Black Student Achievement. Amongst cuts to this department, hear why our Black students need classes built for them.

Quintrell Robinson is a student athlete at Washburn High School who joins us to talk about tenacity and learning to try new things. Listen in to hear about and learn from his experiences.

Carmen Garrigos is a teacher at Lucy Laney who joins us to share her experiences, from student teaching to her current classroom. Ms. Garrigos joins us to talk about how she supports students in feeling safe everyday.

Scott Teigland is a 3rd grade teacher at Lucy Craft Laney Elementary School. He joins us on Belonging in Classrooms to share how he leads with high expectations and joy in his classroom.

Paula Cole, Executive Director of Educators for Excellence MN, joins us to talk about the READ Act. From the legislation itself, to its impact on students and educators, this episode features content for caregivers and educators.

Lisa Skjefte and Kija Deer join us to talk about their work at MIGIZI, supporting and empowering Native youth. Listen in to hear about the power of letting youth lead, the wisdom in Native culture, and the ways our current systems aren't meeting the needs of students.

Lara Bergman is a parent leader in MPS with a wealth of knowledge from her own experiences as an MPS student, early childhood educator, and leader in her community.

Richelle Norton is the owner of North Star Art Club, an MPS parent and former MPS educator. Richelle joins us to talk about the impact art can have on students and adults, her experiences as an MPS parent, and her learnings from being an MPS educator.