Minneapolis Community Education

Give to the Max Day is tomorrow, Nov. 20! Donate today to support learners receiving high-quality enrichment opportunities during out-of-school time. Every donation matters 💚 Click here to make your contribution: https://qrco.de/GTMD_CE #GTMD25 #GiveMN

Happy National Community Education Day! Each year, MPS Community Education connects thousands of learners across the city through lifelong learning opportunities that build authentic relationships and strengthen our community. From little ones in Early Childhood Family Education to youth exploring their interests and adults discovering new passions, our programs open doors for everyone to learn, grow, and connect. ONLY TODAY! Use the discount code CEDAY25 and get 25% off Adult Enrichment classes. (Discount does not apply to material fees, lifelong learning 55+, ACCESS, Ed2Go, classes with a sliding fee scale, or recreation trips, tours and special events.)

Great news! 🎉 We're a recipient of the Outstanding Project Award from the Minnesota Community Education Association - MCEA! We're honored to be recognized for creating impactful cultural and environmental trips, tours and events that connect participants to local history and nature. Since launching our Mississippi River-related classes, we've engaged over 1.1k participants across 37 classes, partnering with Native American artists, historians and musicians to create experiences for our community. A special thank you to our Trips, Tours & Events Coordinator, Kathy Bodger, our partners & instructors, and every participant who joined our river classes! Read more about the project: https://bit.ly/47wFhf2

Happy 26th Lights On Afterschool! 💡 Lights On Afterschool highlights the importance of ensuring all children have access to quality, affordable afterschool options. Programs like MPLS Kids and Youth Enrichment Afterschool keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and support working families. Learn more about our impact: https://bit.ly/LOA_MPS 👀 If you're in Minneapolis, keep an eye out for the I-35W bridge lit up in yellow & blue tonight! #LightsOnAfterschool #LightsOnAfterschoolMN

October 13 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day! We honor the history, Indigenous knowledge, and cultural heritage that shape our community, while recognizing our responsibility to learn from, celebrate, and support Native communities through our programs and partnerships. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWSAU-UT

Do you work with families of young children? 🧸🪁 Preschool centers, child care providers (center-based or home-based), pediatric clinics, and community organizations that support families can order FREE Early Childhood Screening information cards to share with families. These cards help parents understand what screening is, why it’s important, and how to schedule an appointment for their child. Our cards are perfect for placement at: • Family resource tables • Enrollment packets • Waiting rooms • Parent conferences Help families get connected early and make sure every child gets their FREE screening! https://lnkd.in/g3KNE3SV

Join MPS Community Ed as a Program Coordinator for Teen Parent Services (TPS)! Lead quality childcare programming while supporting teen parents and their children! This full-time role offers meaningful work coordinating staff, developing curriculum, and ensuring safe, inclusive learning environments. 📝Apply now! https://lnkd.in/g_3gGdJE

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Join our ECFE Family Council! 🌟 Make a difference in Early Childhood Family Education! We're looking for volunteers to help raise awareness, plan family events, advocate for ECFE, and support programming. 📅 2nd Wednesday of each month Dinner at 5:00 pm | Meeting 5:30-6:30 pm RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gTx8ernP Questions? Email mpls.ecfe@mpls.k12.mn.us or call 612-668-2127 *open to ECFE participants only.

At Adult Education, we're especially grateful for the 1,600+ hours our volunteers have spent tutoring learners as they learn English, study for the GED test, or improve their reading and writing skills. Want to make a difference too? Become a volunteer with us and tutor adult immigrants, refugees and native-born Minnesotans https://lnkd.in/gNfV3uWt #AEFL2025