Belonging in Classrooms: Stories of Anti-Racism in Minneapolis Public Schools

Advancing Equity Coalition

How do we practice belonging in one of the most segregated spaces in America? Who are the people challenging the systems? What do they do differently? What do they wish you knew about their experience? Join us on a journey to tell the stories of educators, students, and community members working to dismantle racism in Minneapolis Public Schools.

  1. 07/17/2025

    Paula Luxenberg, Part 2

    Paula Luxenberg is an MPS Parent and leader of the Minneapolis chapter of Integrated Schools. Paula joins Heather to discuss complicated topics around integration, segregation, and desegregation, with clear values.

    30 min

  2. 07/03/2025

    Paula Luxenberg, Part 1

    Paula Luxenberg is an MPS Parent and leader of the Minneapolis chapter of Integrated Schools. Paula joins Heather to discuss complicated topics around integration, segregation, and desegregation, with clear values.

    24 min

  3. 05/29/2025

    Zay Martin, LaKeitha "Keke" Ivie, and Ninah Abullah

    Zay Martin, Keke Ivie, and Ninah Abdullah are students at Camden High School. They join us to talk about the ways they have been impacted by participating in classes and services from the Office of Black Student Achievement. Amongst cuts to this department, hear why our Black students need classes built for them.

    19 min

  4. 05/08/2025

    Quintrell Robinson

    Quintrell Robinson is a student athlete at Washburn High School who joins us to talk about tenacity and learning to try new things. Listen in to hear about and learn from his experiences.

    12 min

  5. 03/13/2025

    Ms. Garrigos

    Carmen Garrigos is a teacher at Lucy Laney who joins us to share her experiences, from student teaching to her current classroom. Ms. Garrigos joins us to talk about how she supports students in feeling safe everyday.

    30 min

  6. 02/20/2025

    Mr. Teigland

    Scott Teigland is a 3rd grade teacher at Lucy Craft Laney Elementary School. He joins us on Belonging in Classrooms to share how he leads with high expectations and joy in his classroom.

    25 min

  7. 02/06/2025

    Paula Cole on the READ Act

    Paula Cole, Executive Director of Educators for Excellence MN, joins us to talk about the READ Act. From the legislation itself, to its impact on students and educators, this episode features content for caregivers and educators.

    28 min

  8. 01/23/2025

    Lisa Skjefte + Kija Deer, MIGIZI

    Lisa Skjefte and Kija Deer join us to talk about their work at MIGIZI, supporting and empowering Native youth. Listen in to hear about the power of letting youth lead, the wisdom in Native culture, and the ways our current systems aren't meeting the needs of students.

    30 min
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How do we practice belonging in one of the most segregated spaces in America? Who are the people challenging the systems? What do they do differently? What do they wish you knew about their experience? Join us on a journey to tell the stories of educators, students, and community members working to dismantle racism in Minneapolis Public Schools.

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