Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan
Our strategic plan, adopted by our school board in February 2022, serves as our road map, clearly identifying where we want to go (our vision), the checkpoints along the way (our strategies with associated metrics) that confirm we are going in the right direction and the rules of the road (our values). On at least a quarterly basis, we update the school board and our broader community about the progress we are making as we work toward becoming the school district that our students need us to be.
Vision
All students — regardless of their background, ZIP code, and individual needs — will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success.
Mission
Minneapolis Public Schools exists to provide a high quality, anti-racist, culturally responsive education for every Minneapolis student.
Commitment
To achieve our vision, we will intentionally focus and prioritize resources and actions to significantly improve the experiences and outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color and their families.
Values
- Equity, representation and anti-racism
- Physical and emotional safety and well-being
- Relationships, trust and communication
- Shared decision making and voice
- Transparency and accountability
- Evidence-based strategies
Strategic Plan Goals
- Academic Achievement: Every student achieves their full potential through equal access to programming that is academically rigorous and connects learning in schools with students' experiences at home.
- Student Well-Being: Every student’s physical and mental well-being is addressed as an integral part of their education.
- Effective Staff: School and district staff approach all work centered on students and equity.
- School & District Climate: MPS is known by our community as welcoming, responsive and connected.
Learn more about the MPS vision, mission, and strategic plan here
