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by Muneer Karcher-Ramos, Director of the Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood   Although the link between family stability and children’s academic success may seem rather obvious, many programs and initiatives working … Read More

Shortly before the holiday break, Jeff Edmondson and his team from StriveTogether held a workshop for Generation Next stakeholders including our Leadership Council, various committee members, our network partners, civic … Read More

Since its inception, Generation Next has held as its foundation a cradle-to-career framework. Stretching from kindergarten readiness through post-secondary graduation, the five steps frame the successful preparation and integration of … Read More

By Nicholas Banovetz, deputy director of MinnCAN: The Minnesota Campaign for Achievement Now In the 19th century, our country created its first public schools. In the 20th century, we created … Read More

By Dane Smith, president of Growth & Justice, a policy research and advocacy organization focused on a more inclusive prosperity for Minnesota. Growth & Justice is also a Generation Next … Read More

 By Carolyn Smallwood, Executive Director of Way to Grow Way to Grow began in 1989 working with mothers and fathers of young children age birth to 5. We were established as … Read More

  On October 31, Generation Next hosted an event to celebrate an important milestone in the work of the six Generation Next Social Innovation Fund subgrantees: AchieveMPLS, College Possible, Serve … Read More

With this year’s school year well under way, we continue to spot articles in national media that highlight the broader dialogue on education reform. Here are a few articles and … Read More