Our Policy & Legislative Priorities
Published 1 year ago
MnEEP Legislative Priorities Part 2: Supporting English Learners
Why investing in Minnesota’s EL students means better schools—and a better state—for everyone. In 2013, Minnesota’s English learner (EL) K-12 students totaled around 65,000. In 2020, Minnesota’s EL students made up nearly 9 percent of total students, or about 76,000 of Minnesota’s 893,000 K-12 students. That number is expected to continue to grow. Federal mandates require Minnesota to invest in…
Published 1 year ago
MnEEP Legislative Priorities Part 1
The 2023 legislative session is now in full swing, and Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov Flannagan have unveiled their $12 billion proposal for making Minnesota the “best state in the country for kids.” These new investments in public education are critical. Currently, Minnesota ranks 30th in the nation for its per-student investment, according to a report from U.S. News and…
Published 1 year ago
MnEEP 2023 message for legislators
Time to get REAL about public education: Invest and transform in 2023 While awaiting what eventually became a beautiful 14 inches of pure white snow draping every lawn, tree branch, bush, and housetop, the 2023 State Legislative session was gaveled into order. The largest turnover of members in years was accented with a joyful sense of wonder as the composition…
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Holistic Student Supports
How Minnesota’s college leaders must can alongside students, staff, and faculty to understand and address the racial realities of students of color and American Indian students.
Published 1 year ago
Higher Ed Toolkit
We’re collaborating across colleges and higher-ed institutions to build and share best practices and advocacy for a higher-ed system that honors the unique voices, goals, talents, and needs of Minnesota’s POCI students. We hope you’ll join us in using this toolkit to build a stronger, more racially just higher-education system in Minnesota.
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Partners & Funders
Minnesota Education Equity Partnership wishes to recognize the individuals and organizations whose annual investments as Members, Partners, and Funders support education equity in Minnesota. Shifting policies and practices to build a better education system for all students is made possible and strengthened by our community. The generosity of our Members, Partners, and Funders is a cornerstone of our work and…
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Race Equity Planning Toolkit
As Minnesota’s population is changing, so must its schools. To build a robust Minnesota where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, districts across the state must take action now to build a racially just education system that uplifts the goals, needs, and talents of students who are people of color and Indigenous (POCI). MnEEP’s Education Equity Action Planning Process for…
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The Promise of Race Equity for Accelerating Learning (REAL)
Culturally Validating Pedagogy (CVP)—rooted in the educational environment, instruction, and content —is a critical component of that change. This is how we equip educators to fulfill their vocation and support students in becoming their full, authentic selves.
Published 2 years ago
Toolkits
Our toolkits equip educators, schools, districts, higher-ed institutions, communities, and race equity advocates with the essential tools and knowledge they need build racially just learning environments in Minnesota.
Published 2 years ago