Minnesota’s future depends on an education system that works for every student.
Now more than ever, Minnesota must invest in the success of our POCI students.
That means advancing policies that remove barriers to higher education, support integrated and well-resourced schools, and ensure English Learners have the tools, resources, and educator support they need to thrive.
We call on Minnesota legislators to support the success of POCI students and our state by advancing key racially equitable policies in 2025.
1. Remove barriers to higher-ed access & completion for POCI students.
Higher education should be a pathway to opportunity for every Minnesotan.
We’re advocating for strong attainment goals rooted in equity and supported by policies that expand access, affordability, and completion—especially for first-generation, low-income, and POCI students. As part of this effort, a statewide working group will help ensure these goals are grounded in lived experience, informed by community voice, and aligned with the real aspirations and needs of POCI students.
2. Expand educator capacity for English Leaners (ELs).
Educators need stronger tools to support Minnesota’s growing population of English Learners (ELs).
We support policies that invest in microcredentialing and targeted professional development, ensuring more teachers have the skills, resources, and cultural knowledge to effectively support EL students’ academic success.
3. Advance multiracial, integrated learning environments to enhance student outcomes.
Minnesota’s public education system can’t support the success of every student if it isn’t integrated.
The Integration Resolution Bill is a bold and necessary investment in racial equity and educational excellence. It advances multiracial, integrated, and well-resourced learning environments that improve outcomes for POCI students and strengthen the entire education system—for every student, in every community.