The state of Minnesota has become just the 4th state to pass legislation for a free school meal program. Starting next school year (2023-24), students at Minneapolis Public Schools will be able to eat school meals for free. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with MPS Director of Culinary and Wellness Services, Bertrand Weber,  on what this...Read More

Thanks to new meal legislation from the state of Minnesota, Minneapolis Public Schools students will now have two meals a day at no cost for the school year. Jazz88’s Manny Hill caught up with MPS Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox for more information on what this legislation means. The two also talked about what’s in store...Read More

Minneapolis Public Schools is hosting its 2nd Check It Out chess tournament at Bancroft Elementary on Saturday, March 25! Jazz88’s Manny Hill caught up with MPS Student Engagement Coordinator, Jenny Delaney, and MPS student Ian, to talk about the upcoming tournament and how these tournaments got started. Listen:   More Posts for Shows: School News,...Read More

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...Read More

There’s just about a month left of enrollment season at Minneapolis Public Schools, and the time to find a school for your child to attend next year is now. Jazz88’s Manny Hill talks with MPS Interim Superintendent, Rochelle Cox, about what parents and guardians need to know during this final month of the enrollment season,...Read More

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...Read More

As winter break approaches for Minneapolis Public Schools, there are important dates to keep in mind and programs coming up. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with MPS Interim Superintendent, Rochelle Cox, on enrollment season, a change to the winter break schedule, and how students can recover credits for classes over the break. More Posts for Shows:...Read More

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...Read More

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,...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