For the first time, Minneapolis Public Schools is formally recognizing Juneteenth, which is of course this Sunday June 19. Juneteenth will be observed by MPS on Monday the 20th, and our Manny Hill got a chance to talk with Derek Francis, Manager of Counseling Services at MPS, about how big this is for the district,...Read More
Manny Hill talks with Jason Bucklin, Coordinator with the Out4Good Program at Minneapolis Public Schools about what the program has done for the LGBTQ students, staff and families of MPS. Also, with June being Pride Month, what events are on the horizon with the program? More Posts for Shows: School News, The Morning ShowRead More
Manny Hill talks with North Community High School Principal Mauri Friestleben on the rising graduation rates at North High, and the relentless work that the teachers and students have put in while enduring the pandemic and tragedy in the community. More Posts for Shows: School News, The Morning ShowRead More
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220607120841-TMSAAAEJune7Entire.mp3 We spoke with John Azar, instructor for the Automotive Maintenance Basics course with Minneapolis Public Schools Community Ed. about extending the life of your vehicle, by practicing good driving habits and his top suggestions for maintenance. Currently John’s next class starting on June 21st is wait listed, but you can add your name...Read More
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220606105517-TMSPlantsJun6_04506_060622.mp3 Divine Islam is MPS’s School Gardner, responsible for planning and facilitating trips to the Education Farm featuring over two thousand square feet of growing space, along with supporting the over forty school gardens that are a part of Minneapolis Public Schools. Shannon Nordby teaches science at Roosevelt High School, which is home to...Read More
Manny Hill talks with MPS Superintendent Ed Graff for the last time on Jazz88. The Superintendent congratulates the class of 2022, speaks on upcoming summer programs at MPS, and the transition to new leadership for the district. More Posts for Show: School NewsRead More
Julius Collins, the vocalist for Dr. Mambo’s Combo and a fixture in the Twin Cities music scene, stopped by The Afternoon Cruise to talk about the shows that the Combo will be a part of this weekend over at the Capri. Check out the conversation in advance of their shows on Saturday and Sunday at...Read More
Manny Hill talks with Ben Rengstorf, a Culinary Arts Teacher at Roosevelt High School in south Minneapolis, about Roosevelt Culinary Arts, a program now in its third year. Rengstorf shares how the program started, how he became a Culinary Arts teacher, and takes us through a typical week in class. More Posts for Show: The...Read More
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220524104231-TMSNorthSolar_04509_052622.mp3 Kyle Samejima, Executive Director with Minneapolis Climate Action, discusses the Community Solar Garden on the roof of North Community High School. Learn how neighbors can benefit, find out how to buy a share of the garden… and possibly win an annual subscription during the information session this week. Thursday May 26th, 2022 6:30-8:30...Read More
https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220523103444-TMSBIKESAFETYEDIT.mp3 We spoke with Minneapolis Public Schools PE teacher Julie Ellingson of Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary about biking with younger riders, good reminders if your driving and some of her favorite places to ride in Minneapolis (spoiler, Perkins Hill Park is one of them!). More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
