Minneapolis Public Schools has a new Superintendent, and her name is Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams. MPS Voices Executive Producer Manny Hill chats with Dr. Sayles-Adams about her background, the process of becoming the new Superintendent, and what her vision is for the future of the district. More Posts for Shows: School News, The Morning ShowRead More
Minneapolis Public Schools Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox spoke with our own Manny Hill, Executive Producer of MPS Voices, about a busy–but exciting–October for MPS, and about some of the important events and celebrations happening in the month. Listen: More Posts for Show: School NewsRead More
Looking for a fun way to stay active this fall? Minneapolis Public Schools is once again participating in “Walk & Roll to School Day” on Wednesday, October 4, followed by its own local event, “Let’s Roll MPS” the following Wednesday, October 11. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with MPS Active Living Coordinator, Jenny Bordon, about both...Read More
Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating Latin American Heritage Month through mid-October. Jazz88’s Manny Hill joined MPS’ Office of Latine Achievement (OLA) Director, Marion Tizon, to talk about what the office has planned for celebrations, including a literacy event coming up in October, and how families can find out more information. Listen here: More Posts for...Read More
Minneapolis Public Schools’ Black Parent Advisory Council (BPAC) is hosting a back-to-school resource fair at Bethune Arts Elementary on Monday, September 18, from 6 – 8 PM. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with MPS Engagement & Outreach Specialist, Tiki Blackamore, about the event, and what families can expect when they attend. Listen here: More Posts for...Read More
With the new school year underway, Minneapolis Public Schools Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox spoke with MPS Voices Executive Producer, Manny Hill, about welcoming the students back and important information regarding Educational Support Professionals around the district. Also, how’s the new Career & Technical Education Center at North High coming together? Take a listen: More Posts...Read More
Minneapolis Community Education is presenting its annual summer production, a musical adaptation of the film, Bring It On, playing at Southwest High School now through July 22. Jazz88 summer interns RJ, Lorelei, and Cristian spoke with actor Ari Sanford and Student Engagement Coordinator JoEllyn Jolstad about the cast, and how the show was put together....Read More
Minneapolis’ Roosevelt High School is celebrating it’s 100th year, and coming up on Saturday, June 17, the school will host another “Cars and Caffeine” Car Show. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with CTE Automotive Instructor, Zac Humphrey, and Industrial Tech teacher, Luther Kominski, about the event, how it started, and what can be expected at Saturday’s...Read More
Jazz88’s Manny Hill is joined by Minneapolis Public Schools Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox for the last time of this 2022-23 school year. Supt. Cox recaps the year, shouts out the MPS Shines winners for the month of May, and looks ahead to MPS events and programs coming up during the summer. Listen: More Posts for...Read More
Last year, Minneapolis Public Schools began requiring families to fill out a form with their transportation needs in order to have a seat on the bus. It’s been helpful for the district, and MPS will be doing it again this year. The deadline to fill out the form is fast approaching, and Jazz88’s Manny Hill...Read More