Minneapolis Families for Public Schools

We are thousands of families from 50+ MPS schools – from Nellie Stone Johnson and NE Middle School to Folwell and Field.

Our vision strong PUBLIC schools that are the heart of our community

We believe MPS can be the best option for families in our city if district leaders invest in students + educators

We’re up against a decades-long push for privatization by the right-wing and corporate democrats

We organize with fierce love for our families + educators, strategic clarity, and a sense of humor

In spring of 2025, we surveyed roughly 1000 families across MPS. Class sizes and educator pay rose to the top as key issues, along with special education and ELL caseloads. In fall of 2025, we campaigned alongside Minneapolis Federation of Educators to win real action on many of these issues, including enforceable class sizes and more reasonable special education caseloads. Now, we’re organizing Sanctuary School Teams in response to Operation Metro Surge.

ICE OUT of our schools: Sanctuary Schools Teams

Since Operation Metro Surge began, thousands of parents, caregivers, and neighbors have mobilized to keep students and our school communities safe by building Sanctuary School teams. In a moment where we’re seeing federal agents deploy chemical weapons on school grounds, abduct preschoolers, and tear families apart, these teams are showing up with care and courage.

Minneapolis Families for Public Schools (MFPS) has organized 50+ teams at public schools in Minneapolis. Now, Minnesotans from across the state are getting trained up to build teams in other cities.

50+
Sanctuary School
Teams organized

1000+
Families
Surveyed

What do Sanctuary School Teams do?

It’s a model adopted from organizing in Chicago. Team members work together to get clear on their school’s safety protocols related to ICE, provide protective presence to keep students safe during pick-up and drop-off times, and coordinate meals, rental assistance, and other aid to keep families safe and together.

How can I get involved?

  • Go to our Linktree to sign up for an upcoming training (open to folks in MN and beyond) and donate to vetted mutual aid fundraisers.
  • Follow us on Instagram.
  • Contact us with questions.