Graves Foundation News Today

Minneapolis Public Schools faces a $110 million deficit which may mean bigger class sizes and budget cuts to some language programs.

As federal COVID aid runs out, Minneapolis Public Schools says it will need to cut expenses—and that will mean cutting staff. A union official questioned the district’s math: “We are still understaffed."

Inside a Chicago Avenue Building, across the street from George Floyd Square, developer P.J. Hill is thinking about new beginnings.

Business owners are hopeful for recovery at 38th and Chicago, where a local developer and partner are investing in the biggest commercial complex.

Minnesota-based foundations increase funding to BIPOC nonprofits and involve community members in grantmaking decisions.

The right needs to wake up to lopsided electoral funding practices.

The “Educators of Color” MOA and related proposals have absolutely nothing to do with a struggle against racism or for social justice, whatever the MFT and the proponents of the MOA may think.

Jackson L. Graves Foundation backers gathered Feb. 10 for early Valentine's Day treats at the 13th annual Ooh! La, la! chocolate and wine pairing benefit at The Garden Room in Fayetteville.

Jackson L. Graves Foundation backers gathered Feb. 10 for early Valentine's Day treats at the 13th annual Ooh! La, la! chocolate and wine pairing benefit at The Garden Room in Fayetteville.

The goal is to create an intentional community where youth exiting the foster system can find programmed support and mentors next door.