Kingfield Neighborhood Association

  • Home
  • About KFNA
    • About KFNA
    • KFNA Board and Staff
    • Bylaws Changes 2021
    • NRP Plan Modifications 2021
    • 2020 Year in Review
  • Projects
    • Art Connecting Kingfield
    • Crime Prevention and Safety
      • Safety and Health for All Neighbors
    • Election Education 2021
    • Gardens
    • GOTV & the 2020 Census
    • Green Team
    • Little Free Library Map
    • Neighborhoods 2020
    • Redevelopment and Transportation
    • Safe Streets
    • Sewists Unite! Face Masks for Health Care Workers
    • Youth and Family
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Empty Bowls
    • KFNA Annual Meeting
    • Kingfield Garden Tour
    • Kingfield Rummage Sale
    • National Night Out
    • Nicollet Open Streets
    • PorchFest
    • Past Events
  • Connect
    • Kingfield Neighborhood Survey – 2021
    • Connect with KFNA
    • South Nicollet Newsletters
    • Weekly E-news Subscription
  • Donate

Day 9: Minneapolis Teachers are still on the Strike Line

March 18, 2022 By Sarah

Learn more about the ESP’s they are also fighting for in this article by MPR News.

Article by: Elizabeth Shockman, March 18, 2022, 

…The majority of Minneapolis’ ESPs are people of color and work as special education assistants, associate educators, school success program assistants and child care assistants, among other roles. The starting wage for the lowest paid of these positions is $24,000 per year. The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers is asking the district to raise the starting wage to $35,000 per year. Over half of Minneapolis ESPs have second or third jobs, according to the union.

The district agrees it needs to raise ESP wages, but it is still millions of dollars apart in negotiations from what the union wants. As of Wednesday, the union was asking for a 23 to 44 percent wage bump for ESPs over two years. The district was sticking to a 9 percent wage increase over two years. *(Editor’s NOTE: a large difference in this wage request would be the movement of ESP to full-time salary employees vs the part-time status they currently have. To see details of the MFT/MSP negotiation requests visit the MFT Safe and Stable School site here.

…The Minneapolis NAACP supports the union’s push for higher ESP wages.

“This is unacceptable,” said Minneapolis NAACP president Cynthia Wilson. “Our ESPs need to be paid and our Black teachers need to be retained. Period.”

—Multiple studies have shown that educators of color can improve students’ performance. Black students see academic and graduation gains when paired with Black teachers.

In Minneapolis Public Schools, 63 percent of students are kids of color — closer to the percentage of Minneapolis ESPs than classroom teachers, nearly 80 percent of whom are white.

… The NAACP has a demand for the union, too:  The association wants more protections from layoffs for teachers of color written in the contract.

Share this:

  • Tweet

Filed Under: Equity, Equity & Outreach, health and wellness, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), Youth and Family

Day 6 of the MPS Strike—How far apart are the sides?

March 15, 2022 By Sarah

MFT= Minneapolis Federation of Teachers

District= Minneapolis Public School District Headquarters

Share this:

  • Tweet

Filed Under: Equity & Outreach, health and wellness, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), Youth and Family

MFT / MPS Strike Day 2; Rally Planned at the State Capitol at 1 PM

March 9, 2022 By Sarah

Strikeblog Day Two, update: Governor Walz expresses support for a state funding boost; Superintendent Ed Graff presents the district’s case; and teachers march on the Northside.

Share this:

  • Tweet

Filed Under: City, Communication, health and wellness, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), Youth and Family

Minneapolis Public Schools Schedule Updated for Week of April 19-23

April 16, 2021 By Sarah

In-person learning next week will be impacted by the trial

The Derek Chauvin jury will begin deliberation Monday, the same time that MPS middle grades are making in-person learning available for the first time in more than a year.

After speaking with Hennepin County sources, we believe we can best serve students and staff through changing the learning format next week:

On Monday and Tuesday (April 19-20), in-person learning will continue for all grades with corresponding transportation to and from school. Sixth graders in most schools will be welcomed on Monday, and grades 7 and 8 in most will follow on Tuesday. A few schools in hybrid learning with start dates scheduled later in the week will provide updated start dates for their students. Please check with your school with any questions. Families who believe a different choice makes sense for their child are welcome to make that decision using your school’s approved absence process.

        From Wednesday through Friday next week (April 21-23), all in-person learning students in all grades will return home for distance learning. Students will not be required to leave their homes to attend school for the remainder of the week, though school buildings will be open. Over these three days, no athletic events or Minneapolis Kids before- and after-school childcare will be held. Meal box pick-ups will continue as currently available. [Read more…]

Share this:

  • Tweet

Filed Under: Communication, crime prevention & safety, Equity & Outreach, health and wellness, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), Public Discourse and Safety, Youth and Family

Minneapolis Public School’s Meal Box Pickup Locations Change Starting 2/8/21

February 7, 2021 By Sarah

Starting on Monday, February 8, food box pick-up will be available at 15 sites across Minneapolis. All 15 sites will operate Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that there will be no sites with extended hours. Instead of offering separate meal and snack boxes, we will be offering one food box with a week’s worth of nutritious, convenient breakfast and lunch items.

But don’t worry – some of your favorite items from the snack boxes will continue to make appearances in our food boxes, along with school favorites, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and more! Food boxes will remain free for all youth 18 & under, and all families are welcome to participate in this program. Learn more.

Eat with us! When children return to school this February, all students are invited to eat breakfast and lunch at school every day at no cost. Our meals are safe, convenient, and delicious. Learn more.

For more information, please visit: cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/2020-21_school_year.

Share this:

  • Tweet

Filed Under: Connect, Covid-19 Resources, Equity & Outreach, health and wellness, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), Youth and Family

Next Page »

Connect with KFNA

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Phone
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Upcoming Events

Jun 29
Featured Featured 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

20th Annual Ice Cream Social @ MLK Park

Jul 21
Featured Featured 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Renter Outreach and Doorknocking!

Jul 30
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Outdoor Movie Night at Painter Park!

View Calendar

Weekly E-newsletter Sign up

Donate to KFNA

Do you like what KFNA does? Please consider donating to support your totally local non-profit and the work we do to address community issues and implement community solutions.

South Nicollet Newsletters

2022

  • June
  • May

Kingfield Instagram Gallery

kingfield_kfna

Tonight, Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at Tonight, Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at MLK Park (4055 Nicollet Ave), join neighbors for a free ice cream social! Music, face painting, crafts, rides for kids, and free Sebastian Joe’s ice cream will be provided. Donations welcomed! Questions? Email organizer@lyndale.org or call 608-224-9998.
Saturday July 9th, 10am-12pm / Tuesday, July 12th, Saturday July 9th, 10am-12pm / Tuesday, July 12th, 4:30-6:30pm / Community Garden Workdays / 3110 Pillsbury Avenue, 55408

Want to get involved with nearby community gardens? Want to learn from master gardeners? Pillsbury Garden at 3110 Pillsbury Avenue is currently being maintained by a group of six gardeners called the Master Gardeners who have gone through a garden training program with the University of Minnesota Extensions and who are now completing their community project by maintaining part of Pillsbury garden and growing food for local food shelves in the area. They would love YOUR help to maintain this garden. Come to the garden at 3110 Pillsbury Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55408 on Saturday, July 9th or Tuesday, July 12th to learn gardening techniques, to help tend to the land, and to meet other neighbors while enjoying the beautiful garden! All are welcome. Can’t make it to these workdays? Don’t worry, they will happen every second Saturday and following Tuesday of each month this summer. Neighbors are also always welcome to stop by the garden and help weed and water in their own time. Also remember that there is another group of master gardeners who take care of raised beds at MLK park. They would also love your help! They meet every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm at MLK Park! Questions? Email organizer@lyndale.org or call 612-824-9402.
From June 27th until August 26th from 12:30-1:30pm From June 27th until August 26th from 12:30-1:30pm, MLK Park and Painter Park are giving out free, nutritious lunches for kids, 18 and under. These lunches are served everyday except for July 4th from the MPS Nutrition Center. Make sure to check them out!
Looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity? Ly Looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity?
Lyndale's Education Program is currently accepting applications for volunteers who are able to work with their Digital Literacy/ESL class located at Horn Towers, 3121 Pillsbury Avenue! Help your neighbors gain important computer and English skills from 2:00 - 4:00, Monday - Thursday. All neighbors are welcome to volunteer, not just Lyndale neighbors. Please contact Education Program Manager, Nicki Olalde at nicki@lyndale.org for more information and to sign up.
A reminder that Minneapolis Parks and Rec is hosti A reminder that Minneapolis Parks and Rec is hosting day camps for kids throughout the summer! Learn more and sign up here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNPARKREC/bulletins/31a291e.
Happy Pride! Metro Transit is offering free rides Happy Pride! Metro Transit is offering free rides to pride on Saturday, June 25th and Sunday June 26th. Check it out here: https://tcpride.org/metro-transit-free-rides-to-pride/ and enjoy all the activities this weekend!
[View More...] Follow on Instagram