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Jazz88’s Manny Hill is joined by MPS Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox to discuss the effects of the late February winter storm on MPS, and the technology event during that same week, which presented challenges for the district. Also, Supt. Cox shares info on the upcoming MPS Mental Health Caregiver Institute, and highlights the new “MPS...
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Minneapolis Public Schools has joined American Indian families in grieving and calling for action on behalf of missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives (MMIW-R). Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with Cece Benimon, Engagement, Education, and Outreach Specialist with MPS, and Lillie White, 9th grader at Edison High about the importance of recognizing the issue of...
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How are Minneapolis Public Schools celebrating Black History Month? Find out here, as Jazz88’s Manny Hill talks with Tiki Blackamore & Shanina Butler of MPS, and two students from the Minneapolis Academy and Career Center about all of the exciting and important events happening around the district and community. More Posts for Shows: School News,...
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Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating Black History Month with several events over the next few weeks. Jazz88’s Manny Hill recently caught up with MPS Interim Superintendent, Rochelle Cox, to discuss what the district has planned. More Posts for Shows: School News, The Morning Show
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With enrollment season in full swing, Minneapolis Public Schools will be participating in the upcoming School Finder Enrollment Fair, hosted by Great MN Schools on January 7 at Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC). Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with Rosie Lais, Director of Community Resources at Great MN Schools, about what parents and students can...
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The first urban public elementary school observatory resides at Hall STEM Academy in Minneapolis! The observatory launched in mid-November, and it’s brought plenty of excitement to the MPS community. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with Hall STEM Coordinator, Joel Halvorson, about how the idea of the observatory came about, what it all contains, and the next...
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What’s happening in the month of November at Minneapolis Public Schools? Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox shares all with Jazz88’s Manny Hill, including the launch of a unique observatory at Hall STEM Academy, what the district has planned for Election Day, National American Indian Involvement Week, and much more! More Posts for Shows: Jazz with Class,...
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Rochelle Cox took over as Interim Superintendent at Minneapolis Public Schools back in July, and spent most of this summer preparing for the 2022-23 school year. With the new year underway this week, there have been noticeable changes, along with some big plans ahead. Manny Hill discusses the busy first week, as well as the...
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https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220726103753-TMSYNNNENJuly26_04521_072622.mp3   Margo Ashmore with the Northeaster Newspaper joins The Morning Show to highlight some Fringe Festival shows and volunteer opportunities! Plus, details on one artist who uses discarded rope and plastic to make new creations. More Posts for Show: The Morning Show
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https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20220726100454-TMSFLOWNAC_04511_072522.mp3   Kenna Cottman, curator for FLOW Northside Arts Crawl, joined The Morning Show with a preview of this weekend’s events, including where to find a live mural painting by artist Charles Caldwell and a BBQ rib cook-off. Plus, music, more food, and all types of performances, exhibits, and activities. FLOW kicks off in north...
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