Reimagine Education

Empowering change in schools

This collaborative initiative transforms research into collective action to make our schools better for each and every child.

Impact

Reimagine Education was launched in 2019 to bring our community together with the vision of creating a K-12 system that works for everyone. Our approach is driven by data as well as insights from Minnesotans with the most at stake in our schools—educators, school leaders, families, and the students who will shape our state’s future.

GRANTMAKING

We invest in community-led efforts to address systemic inequities, empower youth, and provide resources to educators dedicated to creating more inclusive schools.

RESEARCH

We commission reports and partner with researchers who collaborate with schools, gather data, and share it with education leaders and policymakers.

ADVOCACY

We voice our support for public policies and investments that make our education system more equitable and deliver needed resources to schools.

LEARNING COLLECTIVES

We sponsor conferences and host convenings where students can raise their voices; educators can connect and share resources; and our fundholders can plug in to key issues affecting schools.

PARTNERSHIP

We participate in cross-sector leadership tables and team up with school leaders, funders, businesses, and other community leaders to drive change.

CO-INVESTMENT

We invest with other foundations and connect our fundholders with opportunities to strengthen schools.

Career Pathways at Saint Paul Public Schools allow students to explore high-wage and in-demand careers through college and career curriculum, personal learning plans, stackable credentials, certifications, and work experiences.

MIGIZI provides a strong circle of support that nurtures the educational, social, economic and cultural development of American Indian youth. MIGIZI’s Indigenous Pathways program provides young people with professional development, income, and an opportunity to make a difference in their community.

Pillsbury United Communities’ career pathways program has created a menu of options for young people to help them explore their options and connect the dots. To ensure success, they fast-track plans with paid training and tuition, one-on-one guidance, and intensive support.

BrookLynk is a youth employment program that stems from a partnership between the cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park and is dedicated to addressing regional talent and workforce needs through a strategy that explicitly supports and invests in young people facing barriers to employment.

The Latest

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Investing in Solutions to Improve Student Attendance

Guided by a cross-sector committee, new grants will fuel promising efforts to keep students connected to school.

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Advancing Literacy in Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis Foundation funding will support eight full-time literacy positions at 10 high-need elementary schools.

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2026 Reimagine Education Grants

This year's funding will focus on youth career pathways. The Minneapolis Foundation is accepting applications for grants that help students transition from school to college and careers through practical training and workforce exploration.

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