MnEEP’s Statement on USDOE Anti-Diversity Letter Washington should respect how Minnesota educates its students The U.S. Department of Education’s (USDOE) latest “Dear Colleague” letter, sent to schools across the country this past weekend, is not a routine policy update—it is a direct assault on Minnesota’s values, laws, and commitment to racial equity and academic achievement for all students. Issued by…
Recently, a parent of a student at the PreK–8 charter school where I serve as a Board member was arrested near the school while taking their child to class. At the time, it was unclear who was responsible for the arrest, but we would later learn it was likely carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The parent’s vehicle…
A FREE MnEEP College Race Equity Advocacy Advisory Council Convening Co-Hosted by Minneapolis College Breakfast & Lunch Provided When: February 27, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Where: Minneapolis College (MCTC) | T Plaza | 1501 Hennepin Avenue S REGISTER NOW Together, we will strengthen our collective capacity to drive meaningful change in higher education. In today’s shifting social…
For Immediate Release For media inquiries, contact Molly Priesmeyer, MnEEP Director of Communications Minneapolis, Minnesota – February 1 – Minnesota Education Equity Partnership (MnEEP) is urging colleges and universities across Minnesota to adopt clear, actionable protocols to protect the rights, dignity, and aspirations of immigrant, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and first-generation students amid ICE enforcement threats. “Every student…
As we reflect on the past year and renew our commitment to advancing racial equity in education in 2025, we face a time of deep uncertainty and fear. MnEEP Executive Director Carlos Mariani Rosa shares reflections to guide our journey forward, building a path from hope to justice for Minnesota’s People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) students and shaping a…
Every student deserves the opportunity to learn, dream, and succeed in schools where their rights are protected, their dignity is upheld, and their humanity is honored. Yet today, many immigrant and English Learner (EL) students in Minnesota are facing serious threats, including the fear of deportation, the trauma of potential family separation, and the lasting harm caused by discriminatory policies,…
This week, MnEEP is launching EL-evate MN, a statewide collaborative initiative advocating for the educational rights and opportunities of immigrant and English Learner (EL) students in Minnesota. We urgently call on Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Legislature to convene a special session for immediate action for responding to the escalating threats of mass deportation and hostile federal policies that…
Janett is Mexican-American and was born and raised in Houston, TX. As a second-generation immigrant, English Language Learner (ELL) and college access are topics that have followed her throughout her life. In middle school, she was placed in an AVID college readiness program, which set her on a path towards attending and graduating from college. With the help of AVID, she…
As a first-generation graduate, Tambryanna has always been motivated to guide individuals from diverse backgrounds. She has a higher education, non-profit, local government, and policy background. She is also involved in various missions that promote cross-cultural exchange, leadership and mentorship, social justice, and education equity. Since graduating, Tambryanna has devoted time to bringing college awareness to individuals from all walks…
Each year, MnEEP identifies and confers a Ron McKinley, All My Relations- Equity in Action Award to true warriors for racial justice and education equity who work to impact systems, structures, and cultures to undo systemic racism and colonial settler harm in education. Ron was a proud American Indian and MnEEP’s founder in the late 1980s. He spent his career advancing…