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
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
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
Manny Hill talks with North Community High School Principal Mauri Friestleben about Pillsbury United’s $1 million fundraising for the North class of 2022. As each graduating senior will receive $10,000 in scholarship funding, Friestleben shares more on the impact this has had on the students of North High.Read More
Manny Hill talks with Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff about the upcoming events and celebrations in the month of May, including Asian American Heritage Month, American Indian Kickoff Month, and an Afghan Families reception. More Posts for Shows: School News, The Morning ShowRead More
Manny Hill talks with Jennifer Bordon, Coordinator of Active Living for Minneapolis Public Schools, about what MPS has in store for the upcoming National Bike To School Day on May 4. Jennifer shares information on a 5 mile bike ride that starts on Plymouth Avenue in Minneapolis that’s open to MPS Staff, students and the...Read More
Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff talks with Manny Hill about the return to school for MPS students after the end of the Teacher’s strike and Spring Break, his role in the transition to new leadership in the district as he prepares for his departure in June, and the upcoming name changes of two schools...Read More
Due to the ongoing teacher strike in Minneapolis, classes are currently not in session at Minneapolis Public Schools. So if you’re a parent of an MPS student, what are some options you have for child care during the day? Manny Hill talked with Yvette Griffea-Gray of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and asked Yvette...Read More
The Teacher and Educational Support Professionals chapters of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers filed an intent to strike notice on February 23. With the initial 10-day cooling off period, a potential strike may commence this coming Tuesday, March 8. Negotiations between MPS staff and MFT union leaders are ongoing. Manny Hill spoke with MPS Superintendent...Read More
