Metro Transit is now working to implement new fare enforcement policies, build back ridership lost during the pandemic and provide support for riders who are unhoused, drug users.
Minneapolis schools host virtual open houses for families to check out new school assignments The online tours continue through the end of the month. January 7, 2021 10:31pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Minneapolis students haven t been in the classroom this year, focused instead on learning online during the pandemic. Now their parents are also staring at the screens logging on to get a glimpse inside the buildings their children might attend next year.
Schools across the district are hosting virtual open houses, complete with video tours, introductions from principals and teachers and time for parents questions.
The open houses, traditionally held in person and aimed at pre-K, kindergarten and new students, carry extra weight this year. The rollout of Minneapolis Public Schools comprehensive district design means that thousands of students have been assigned a new school for next fall.