Podcasts about Minneapolis Public Schools

A new partnership is providing dance education at every Minneapolis Public Schools elementary school. The city is set to approve $350,000 per year so the district to expand dance programming. Joining Minnesota Now to talk about the new programming is two people who are closely involved. Lori Ledoux is the K-12 arts content lead with Minneapolis Public Schools and Anat Shinar is the artistic director with Young Dance, the organization providing the programming within the district.

How are nonprofits surviving in today's challenging political climate? What happens when government funding freezes threaten essential services? How are state nonprofit associations becoming the backbone of sector defense?In this thought-provoking installment of Fund the People's "Defend Nonprofits Defend Democracy" series, host Rusty Stahl engages in a candid conversation with Nanoko Sato, President and CEO of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN). They discuss the critical challenges facing nonprofits under the Trump Administration.What does it look like when nonprofits and foundations unite to protect vulnerable communities? How can organizations navigate uncertain policies while staying true to their values? And, most importantly, where can we find hope and resilience in a time when the sector itself is under attack?Whether you're a nonprofit leader seeking practical insights, a funder considering how to respond effectively, or another infrastructure group in the field, this episode offers valuable perspective on defending democracy through a strong, united nonprofit sector.You can find all the episodes of this podcast plus our blog, toolkit and other resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundthepeople.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And we invite you to learn from all the amazing past guests of Fund the People - A Podcast with Rusty Stahl at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundthepeople.org/ftp_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Nonoko Sato Bio:Nonoko Sato is the president and CEO for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, the largest state association for nonprofits in the United States. She oversees MCN's strategic response to organizational and sector challenges through public policy and advocacy, responsive and educational programming, and sector-wide research.Nonoko serves or has served in a variety of advisory, board, and trustee roles, including Governor Walz's Council on Economic Expansion, Equity Diversity Impact Assessment Committee of the Minneapolis Public Schools, Coalition of Asian American Leaders, Theater Mu, Carleton College, among others. She previously served as MCN's associate director, overseeing internal operations, programming, finance, and administration, as well as launching BenefitsMN, an association health plan for nonprofit organizations that strives to increase the vitality of Minnesota nonprofits through access to affordable and sustainable healthcare.Prior to these roles, Nonoko served as the executive director of an organization that champions educational equity by supporting students in overcoming systemic barriers on their journey to a college degree. Under her leadership, the organization tripled the number of students and expanded its services through high school. In all her roles, Nonoko is dedicated to enhancing and improving cultural humility, intentionally creating inclusive and accessible spaces, and working to end disparities in power, money, access, and resources.Resources:Minnesota Council of NonprofitsNational Council of NonprofitsMap of Place-Based Nonprofit Associations in the U.S.

From its origins in Black American communities to its influence on artists all over the world, jazz has always been about innovation, expression and connection. And here in Minnesota, one radio station has been keeping that spirit alive for more than 50 years — JAZZ88. Launched in 1970 as part of Minneapolis Public Schools, JAZZ88 has been a hub for jazz lovers, educators and musicians, introducing generations to a timeless genre while adapting to changing times. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with some of the voices behind JAZZ88, as well as a musician who performs in and around the Twin Cities. Together, they will explore the station's impact, its evolution and the artists shaping the sounds we hear when listening to jazz. Guests:Sean McPherson is the music director and afternoon host of JAZZ88. Previously he was an on-air host for The Current, Minnesota Public Radio's alternative music station. Emmanuel Hill is the executive producer of MPS Voices, a JAZZ88 livestream focused on broadcasting student voices in Minneapolis Public Schools.  Eli Awada is a Twin Cities musician, pianist and keyboardist for the jazz collective, Room3.

The Minneapolis public school district met this week to discuss strategies to close its $75 million budget shortfall, and Delta Air Lines says all but one of the passengers injured when a flight from Minneapolis crashed while landing in Toronto on Monday has been released from the hospital.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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Born in Chicago, Wendy began dancing with nuns who taught from ballet records.  Her vast experiences in dance crossed the country from UCLA to Colorado College to NYU and landed her in Minnesota where she taught at Carleton College and served as a Roster Artist for the Minnesota State Arts Board, teaching in hundreds of schools across the state. Always a fighter and an advocate for a better tomorrow, she served as Board member during the transition from the Minnesota Independent Choreographer's Alliance (MICA) to the Minnesota Dance Alliance (MDA). With a committee of K-12 and college educators, she created and presented the Dance/Theatre license to the MN Board of Children, Families and Learning; with Michael Engel she wrote a K-8 Scope and Sequence in Dance and Theatre for the Minneapolis Public Schools; and with her charter school colleagues at Community School of Excellence, she led the courageous conversations to vote in the first ever wall-to-wall MN Charter School Union in which she served as Union President.

In episode three of Making of an Activist we discover that after stints in Baltimore and Harlem Children's Zone, DeRay Mckesson heads to Minneapolis to lead the human capital department for Minneapolis Public Schools. In the safety and security of a career-defining role, DeRay watches the immediate aftermath of Mike Brown's brutal murder at the hands of a police officer in Ferguson and simply cannot sit still. There is no going back for DeRay, we discover what sparked his drive down to Ferguson, and how life changed forever. Expert and historical context provided by Harvard Professor Brandon Terry, and others. We learn more about what came before the death of Mike Brown and the systemic issues of policing in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode three of Making of an Activist we discover that after stints in Baltimore and Harlem Children's Zone, DeRay Mckesson heads to Minneapolis to lead the human capital department for Minneapolis Public Schools. In the safety and security of a career-defining role, DeRay watches the immediate aftermath of Mike Brown's brutal murder at the hands of a police officer in Ferguson and simply cannot sit still. There is no going back for DeRay, we discover what sparked his drive down to Ferguson, and how life changed forever. Expert and historical context provided by Harvard Professor Brandon Terry, and others. We learn more about what came before the death of Mike Brown and the systemic issues of policing in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Henry Lake is in for Jason. He starts by sharing his concerns with the coverage of UHC CEO Brian Thompson's murder and talked with listeners. Then he talks with Colleen Kaibel, Director, Student Retention & Recovery for Minneapolis Public Schools, about how they're addressing chronic absenteeism.

Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks with Colleen Kaibel, Director, Student Retention & Recovery for Minneapolis Public Schools, about their efforts to address chronic absenteeism, and how other districts across the state are doing the same.

The podcast makes its another visit to Minnesota. UIAAA Connection #203 – Tony Fisher, CMAA, District Director of Athletics for the Minneapolis Public Schools is now available. Tony is the first guest on the podcast that has been a member of three different state AD associations and three different sections of the NIAAA. A current member of the NIAAA Board, he shares his wisdom and insight into what it take to become a great athletic administrator. His advice to wait out the storm is not to be missed. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast,  Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcast, iHeartradio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Sticher and YouTube.

There are a number of you who would be good teachers because you already know and care about your communities. Ryan Mulso, Administrator of Teacher Apprenticeship at Minneapolis Public Schools, shares three pathways to reduce barriers for talented and diverse MPS employees and potential employees to become teachers.

One in 16 Somali-Minnesota 4-year-olds has autism. That's compared with one in 53 of their classmates.The data comes from a 2023 Centers for Disease Control autism survey, with help from two University of Minnesota researchers who are tracking the rise in overall diagnoses over the years. For another perspective on this data, Dr. Deeqaifrah Hussein is on the line. She is the executive director of special education with Minneapolis Public Schools.

Hurricane Milton is barreling towards Florida's gulf coast as a catastrophic Category 4 storm with winds of 145 miles per hour. We talk to one Minnesotan who went to Tampa on vacation and is now taking cover in a shelter.The Minnesota Supreme Court is looking at whether a Minneapolis resident has the right to sue Minneapolis Public Schools over something in its teacher contract. We break down the arguments. Plus, a Minnesota man is looking to squash his own record for the world's largest pumpkin. That would be more than 2,700 lbs.! We check in with him as he gets ready to transport this year's pumpkin to a competition in California.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Candy” by Cameo.Our Song of the Day was “june” by “honeygrl”.

The Minnesota Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a deal between the Minneapolis school district and teachers' union. The agreement in question ended a Minneapolis teachers' strike two and a half years ago and included job protections for teachers of color.Before the agreement, Minneapolis Public Schools would have to lay off teachers in order of seniority, so the last ones hired would be the first let go. Now the district can exempt teachers from underrepresented groups from that rule. But a Minneapolis resident sued over this provision, saying it's unconstitutional. What the court is weighing is whether a taxpayer, who helps fund the district, has legal standing to sue over something like a union contract. Sahan Journal education reporter Becky Dernbach has been following this and she joins MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to break it down.

Two rounds of severe thunderstorms are possible across Minnesota over the next couple of days.And in a recent message to families, Minneapolis Public Schools says measles has been identified in at least one of the district's schools.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis Public Schools has sent a message to families saying that measles has been identified in at least one of the district's schools. District officials say they're working with the Minnesota Department of Health to contact people most closely impacted by measles in the district. They did not say how many cases there are, or what school they're associated with, citing privacy reasons. The district asked parents to make sure kids are up-to-date on their vaccinations and to watch for symptoms like a rash, fever and a cough. The Minnesota Department of Health recommends that anyone with symptoms should stay home and avoid visitors.

Jazz88's Peter Solomon spoke with Bertrand Weber, Director of Culinary and Wellness Services at MPS. Weber gives a tour of Central Kitchen, where food is prepared and distributed to Minneapolis Public Schools. He talks about the changes that he initiated with the school system's culinary and wellness department when he came on board in 2012, and how he has reduced the amount of processed foods that the students are served in their meals.

On this episode of Productive Disruption, we sit down with Channing Jones of Minneapolis Public Schools and Dr. Shelley Neilsen Gatti from the University of St. Thomas to explore the MPS + St. Thomas Teacher Residency – an innovative partnership that's cultivating homegrown talent, increasing diversity among educators, and creating a sustainable, supportive pathway to teaching. Discover how this residency model is breaking down barriers, filling the teacher pipeline with diverse and qualified educators, and strengthening the workforce in Minneapolis.  

It's hard to believe, but students will be heading back to school in less than three weeks! The 2024 school year will mark the start of a new state pilot program to tackle absenteeism. Twelve school districts were given funding by the legislature to create new strategies to combat a big problem in the state.Absenteeism is defined as missing more than 10 percent of the school year. And in Minnesota in 2023, the Department of Education found there were more than 300,000 students statewide, or about 30 percent who are considered chronically absent from school. Those numbers are even higher in Minneapolis Public Schools where more than half of students were frequently absent in 2023.To learn more about this problem and the solutions districts are implementing, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer was joined by a retired researcher and former head of the Hennepin County “Be At School” program Tim Zuel and Colleen Kaibel, the director of student retention and recovery at Minneapolis Public Schools.

What does the word capable mean to you? My guest, Dr. Deborah Winking, defines a capable person as an individual living a meaning-filled life determined by them and those who love them with the maximum level of autonomy and agency that they can achieve and authentically access. She's on a mission to show that there's a version of capable for every child that is unique to them, and it's what she writes about in her new book, Raising Capable Kids. The 12 Habits Every Parent Needs Regardless of their Child's Label or Challenge. Deborah, an educator, school leader, consultant and researcher, has a Ph.D in Educational Psychology, and is the mother of four children, including one child born with a rare neurological syndrome. She's worn many hats over the course of her career, including working with and advocating for countless children and families, teaching at the New England Center for Autism where she started the first work experience and supported employment program there, and conducting a 5-year evaluation of the New York City Schools Early Childhood Inclusive Education Initiative. She currently works in a public school teaching bilingual disabled learners. In addition to the book we're talking about today, Deborah is also the author of a memoir called Capable: A Story of Triumph For Children the World has Judged as "Different.” But for today's show, Deb shared the story of raising her son Jack and how focusing on the near future, or the next 15 yards as she calls it, helped her stay grounded. We also explored the concept of capable through multiple examples, the role of agency, our vision as parents, and more. I hope you enjoy our conversation!   About Deborah Winking, Ph.D Deborah Winking, Ph.D is the mother of four (including one child born with a rare neurological syndrome), and has worked with and advocated for countless children and families over the years as an educator, school leader, consultant and researcher.  Deborah has a Ph.D in Educational Psychology from the University of Illinois. She taught students with autism at the New England Center for Autism and started the first work experience and supported employment program there; designed the authentic and portfolio assessment program for the Minneapolis Public Schools; conducted the 5 year evaluation of the New York City Schools Early Childhood Inclusive Education Initiative; worked at the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership training school leaders and teachers across the country in equity based and student centered instructional practices. She currently works in a public school teaching bilingual learners with disabilities. Deborah is the author of two books Capable, and Raising Capable Kids-The 12 Habits Every Parent Needs Regardless of label or Challenge.   Things you'll learn from this episode How parents who are raising their kids to be capable share important mindsets and behaviors What it means to be capable, defined as living a meaningful life with autonomy and agency Why setting a vision of being capable with your child important, and how can it be adjusted as necessary How self-compassion and learning from mistakes are crucial in the parenting journey   Resources mentioned for Raising Capable Kids, Regardless of Diagnosis or Challenge Dr. Deborah Winking's website Raising Capable Kids. The 12 Habits Every Parent Needs Regardless of their Child's Label or Challenge by Dr. Deborah Winking Capable on Facebook Capable on Instagram Email Deborah directly at debwinking@outlook.com Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards on Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World (Tilt Parenting episode) I Will Die on This Hill: Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World by Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards Self-Determination Theory The Art of Case Study Research Go to us.JKP.com and enter the code TiltRCK20 to get Raising Capable Kids for 20% off, plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manny Hill is the Executive Producer of MPS Voices and one of his closest colleagues is Olive Norvell who serves as host and producer on MPS Voices. MPS Voices is a central hub for student and staff audio content for and from Minneapolis Public Schools. Learn more about MPS Voices' triumphant first year in this interview and check out the station at MPSVoices.com.

MPR News is tracking severe weather across the state. Our chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joined us at the top of the hour with the latest weather updates. The Minneapolis Public Schools school board president broke down the district budget cuts passed last night.On Wednesday, North Dakotans voted to set an age limit for people who can run for Congress in their state. We spoke with the person who helped get the measure on the ballot. PWHL Minnesota is embroiled in controversy. A hockey reporter shared what he thinks is happening behind closed doors. A new photography studio is making sure LGBTQ+ folks feel comfortable in front of the camera. And a new coffee shop is hoping to be a third space for Muslim youth in Minnesota.

Growing Through Grief is a school-based grief support and crisis management program supported by the Park Nicollet Foundation that provides children with peer support groups, individual counseling, and death-related crisis response after they've experienced the loss of a loved one.Nicole Barnes, Growing Through Grief program manager, and Judy Brown, Minneapolis Public Schools mental health manager, outline the prevalence of childhood bereavement and share the C.A.R.E.S. (community, awareness, resiliency, empathy and strength) support group model. The episode will highlight how the partnership between health care and education systems brings additional resources to schools that share education and renewal practices with students that bring hope and healing.Hosts: Kari Haley, MD, and Steven Jackson, MDGuests: Nicole Barnes and Judy BrownHealthPartners website: Off the Charts podcastGot an idea? Have thoughts to share? We want to hear from you. Email us at offthecharts@healthpartners.com.

Charles Adams is the head coach of the North Minneapolis Community High School football team and director of team security for the Minnesota Twins. In 2016, his North High Polars became the first Minneapolis public school to win a state championship since 1976, with Adams becoming the state's first Black coach to achieve the honor. Adams spent twenty years with the Minneapolis Police Department, retiring after Minneapolis Public Schools ended its contract with MPD and eliminated Adams's position as a school resource officer. His story has been featured on HBO's Real Sports, in the New York Times, on National Public Radio, and in Showtime's four-part miniseries, Boys in Blue. He lives just north of Minneapolis. (Outro music by Dave Boquist)Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.com

06/01/24 Episode 412: Trouble in Minneapolis Public Schools With Becka JohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lane closures are in place along a stretch of Interstate 494 in the southern Twin Cities metro area. The freeway is down to two lanes in each direction across the Minnesota River near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The closures will remain in place through late October. And hours after unionized education support professionals in Minneapolis Public Schools filed a notice to strike later this month, leaders from both the union and district announced they'd reached a deal. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Elana See. Music by Gary Meister.Find more from these stories at MPRnews.org.Minneapolis schools, support staff reach deal to avoid strikeRead the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

Minneapolis Public Schools and the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers reached a tentative agreement in the early morning hours Thursday. And protests in support of Palestinians continue at the University of Minnesota after eight students and one faculty member were arrested this week. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find more from these stories at MPRnews.org.Minneapolis Public Schools, teachers reach tentative agreement overnight‘We're not going to stop': Protests continue at the University of Minnesota campusRead the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

Alex Lange and his students brought the issue to light, and their determination brought forth change in transportation for Minneapolis Public Schools.Find out more on Vineeta Sawkar's Midweek Motivation segment!

Minnesota communities have spent the last few years debating the role of police in schools.In 2020 after the murder of George Floyd, the Minneapolis school board voted to end its contract with police and removed school resource officers, or SROs, from Minneapolis Public Schools.Many other districts across the country also phased out SROs, including St. Paul.Then last year, the state Legislature passed a law that limited how officers could physically restrain students. Some law enforcement agencies raised concerns that the new restrictions left them open to lawsuits and pulled their SROs from schools just before the start of this school year.That brings us to the present moment. In March, updated legislation that clarified restraints and provided for more training and a uniform school resource officer policy was signed into law. As some law enforcement agencies prepare to return SROs to schools, basic questions remain:Do school resource officers make schools safer?Can a trusted police officer in a school building prevent violence and support students in crisis without leading to more students being suspended, expelled or arrested?At 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis explored the role of SROs with current and former school resource officers.Guests:Rudy Perez is president of the National Association of School Resource Officers. He relocated to Minnesota in 2023 to serve as assistant chief of police for the Golden Valley Police Department, where he oversees patrol services including school resource officers. He previously served 22 years in the Los Angeles School Police Department, as an SRO and later as a lieutenant overseeing school resource officers. He joined MPR News from St. Cloud where he's attending a Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association training.Charles Adams III was a police officer with the Minneapolis Police Department for 20 years and a school resource officer until 2020 at North Community High School in Minneapolis. He still coaches the North Polars football team and was featured in the 2023 Showtime documentary “Boys in Blue” which followed the team during the 2021 season. He's now director of team security for the Minnesota Twins.Todd Mohr has been a school resource officer for the Mankato Department of Public Safety for nine years. He works mainly out of West High School in Mankato.

We all know the pandemic disrupted education — but we're still uncovering just how much it affected students here in Minnesota.Recent data showed a severe issue with absenteeism throughout the state. And those who are chronically absent in Minneapolis are disproportionately special education students.Since the start of the pandemic, the number of students with disabilities who are chronically absent from Minneapolis Public Schools has doubled or nearly doubled in more than a third of schools.Beth Hawkins is a journalist with The 74, an online education magazine. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to explain the absenteeism crisis.

A growing number of students are arriving to Minneapolis from Latin American countries, sometimes by way of other cities in the United States. Public schools can be a measure of how communities are changing as cities across the country see a surge in migration. Minneapolis Public Schools' Office of Latine Achievement is in charge of supporting these students academically. Office Director Marion Tizón joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about Minneapolis schools' enrollment numbers, spending on resources to help new students in an election year, the high number of students living in shelters and how schools can help a family get established in a new place.

Two of the largest school districts in the state, St. Paul and Minneapolis Public Schools, are facing large budget shortfalls.St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to explain the district's financial situation. He is leaving soon for a new position in Madison, Wis.

Daren Johnson talks about Extended learning, which involves academic programs outside of the regular school day for students K-12. 

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The White House says that Vice President Kamala Harris will be in the Twin Cities on Thursday. And Minneapolis Public Schools is facing budget cuts.Those stories and more in today's evening news update. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

This EDTalk features Sandy Bolton Barrientos is community coach for the South High School debate team and member of the Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL) community, where they focus on curriculum design. An abolitionist organizer in South Minneapolis, they are a studio trainer for REP MN, where they teach workshops that build networks of community crisis support, and co-founder of Futures Beyond Criminalization, which hosts events on public safety, harm reduction and policing alternatives. Sandy is an alum of Minneapolis Public Schools and a student in the University of Minnesota's DirecTrack to Teaching program with a concentration in second languages and cultures. Sandy believes debate offers a unique space where students can freedom-dream institutions that affirm their livelihoods, visualize a future of joy and liberation for all people, and ultimately begin to formulate imaginative and realistic solutions for the big problems facing their communities. Sandy presents testimonials from current and former students on the impact of debate on their lives and argue strongly for additional resources and support for debate in Minneapolis Public Schools. EDTalks is co-presented by Achieve Twin Cities and Graves Ventures, a project of the Graves Foundation. For more information on EDTalks or to watch EDTalks videos or listen to audio podcasts, visit achievetwincities.org.

How is Minneapolis Public Schools celebrating Black History Month? MPS Voices Executive Producer Manny Hill chats with MPS Engagement Specialist Tiki Blackamore about a couple events that have happened already, and what else is coming up, including an upcoming production for MPS Voices.

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.

Minneapolis Public Schools is enhancing its outreach to Spanish-speaking families with a series of four Newcomer Orientation sessions in late January and throughout February. MPS Voices Executive Producer Manny Hill talks with MPS Outreach Specialist Shakur Ali about these Orientation Sessions, when and where they are, and what families can expect to learn from them.

For this week's show, we're digging into the First Voices Radio archives and revisiting Host Tiokasin Ghosthorse's conversation with author, Justice Leadership coach, organizational strategist, and master trainer Resmaa Menakem. Tiokasin and Resmaa discuss grief, trauma, Indigeneity, reclamation of cultures, and autonomous practicality separate from "identity" and history. Resmaa coaches leaders and people to rise through suffering's edge. His work focuses on making the invisible, embodied and visible. Resmaa Menakem is a healer, a longtime therapist, and a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the healing of racialized trauma. He is also the founder of the Cultural Somatics Institute, a cultural trauma navigator, and a communal provocateur and coach. Resmaa is best known as the author of the New York Times bestseller “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies,” and as the originator and key advocate of Somatic Abolitionism, an embodied antiracist practice of living and culture building. Resmaa has served as the director of counseling services for Tubman Family Alliance, a domestic violence treatment center in Minneapolis; the behavioral health director for African American Family Services in Minneapolis; a domestic violence counselor for Wilder Foundation; a divorce and family mediator; a social worker for Minneapolis Public Schools; a youth counselor; a community organizer; and a marketing strategist. Find Resmaa on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. His website is https://www.resmaa.com/. Production Credits: Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive Producer Liz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), Producer Karen Ramirez (Mayan), Studio Engineer, Radio Kingston Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Audio Editor Kevin Richardson, Podcast Editor Music Selections: 1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song) Artist: Moana and the Moa Hunters Album: Tahi (1993) Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand) (00:00:22) 2. Song Title: Come and Take It Artist: John Németh Album: Stronger Than Strong (2020) Label: Memphis Grease Records (00:26:07) 3. Song Title: Freedom Artist: Mau Power Feat. Archie Roach Album: The Show Will Go On (2014) Label: Aylan Styles (00:55:00) AKANTU INTELLIGENCE Visit Akantu Intelligence, an institute that Tiokasin founded with a mission of contextualizing original wisdom for troubled times. Go to https://akantuintelligence.org to find out more and consider joining his Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Ghosthorse

Minnesota got its first chief equity officer this year. In April, Stephanie Burrage stepped into this new role in state government where she'll advise Gov. Tim Walz and his administration on addressing racial disparities and issues of concern for communities of color in Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Burrage about childhood summers working on her grandparents' Michigan blueberry farm, what she's been hearing in listening sessions across the state and how she sees newly-passed legislation creating a more level playing field for all Minnesotans. We'll also hear from Priscilla Stallings, Minnesota's chief inclusion officer, who is charged with diversifying the state workforce and bringing equitable policies to recruitment and retention in state government jobs.Guests: Stephanie Burrage is Minnesota's chief equity officer and oversees the new Office of Equity, Opportunity and Accessibility. She advises Governor Tim Walz and his administration on addressing racial disparities and issues of concern to communities of color in Minnesota. She served previously as deputy commissioner in the Department of Education, interim superintendent at Robbinsdale Area Schools and as a teacher and principal in Minneapolis Public Schools. Priscilla Stallings is chief inclusion officer leading the Office of Inclusion housed at Minnesota Management and Budget, the state agency responsible for managing state finances, payroll and human resources. She previously worked for Ramsey County, most recently as assistant director of equity, leadership and organizational development.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.