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Becca Dryden for School Board

@beccaforschools.bsky.social
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Candidate for Minneapolis School Board, District 5 linktr.ee/BeccaDrydenD5MPS More coming soon!

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Minneapolis DFL @mplsdfl.org · 01/10/2026
This November, you’ll be asked to vote for candidates running for the most important elected body responsible for the future success of Minneapolis’ children: the Minneapolis School Board. It’s time to meet the candidates! Join us October 27. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Meet the Candidates: A Conversation on the Future of Minneapolis Public Schools. Hosted by the Minneapolis Area Chapter of the DFL Senior Caucus, Minnesota Families for Public Schools, Minneapolis Federation of Educators, and the Minneapolis DFL. And open to all.

When: Tuesday October 27, 2026. Time: 6:30-8:30 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM). Where: Sabathani Community Center, 310 E 38th St, Minneapolis*. RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSBoardCandidateEvent. Parking: Available on site and on nearby streets. Metro Transit services: Sabathani is on the 38 bus line, or a short walk from the 11, 5, 18, and D-line buses. Candidates include: Collin Beachy, at large. Christin Crabtree, at large. Abdul Abdi, District 1. Shannon Gibney, District 3. Becca Dryden, District 5.
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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is a major decision that will affect kids, families, and educators across our city. MPS should slow down, hear from more families and educators, and delay the vote so we can get this right.
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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I’m a proud Minneapolis Public Schools alum and parent. After talking with MPS families, I’m deeply concerned about the district’s current plan to close 14 or more schools.
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Shannon for School Board @shannon-for-d3.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The MFE rally to Stop the Transformation Plan was wet, but it was packed with people power and resolve! ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 Can’t wait to get to work with @beccaforschools.bsky.social @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social on the MPS school board to build a more sustainable MPS that is accountable to community.
Three MPS school board candidates stand with supportive signs at the MFE Stop the Transformation Plan rally.
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Yesterday I attended a community feedback session hosted by MPS Leadership. The dissent in the room was overwhelming. Clearly our community does not support this “Transformation Plan!”
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Would love to see you there!
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Yesterday I was proud to stand with @mfelocal59.bsky.social in support of our public schools! The speeches from our MPS community about why their schools are so foundational to their community were moving and emotional. Particularly the remarks from Wellstone and Longfellow students struck me.
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It is an honor to be endorsed by labor partners like LiUNA! Our schools affect everyone in our community and solidarity with our workers helps build the strongest community possible!
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Last Thursday we attended a Community Open House to hear from community how they were processing this MPS "Transformation Plan." Thank you to the Longfellow Community Council and Seward Neighborhood Group for putting this on! Spending the night listening to our neighbors was powerful.
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
So excited for tomorrow!
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Council Member Chowdhury leads with an intentionality, steadiness, and fierce advocacy for community that I strive to embody. Her dedication to her constituents is second to none. Aurin's support for our public schools and city is a model for the type of leadership we deserve! @aurinmpls.bsky.social
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Join us as we knock with @zaynabmmohamed.bsky.social and @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social this Sunday! What better start to the day than talking to neighbors about the importance of strong public education! www.mobilize.us/mohamed-for-...
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Yesterday I met with parents, caregivers, and educators in District 5 to address the questions we have about the "Transformation Plan" together. I was struck that one of the two most popular questions was: "Why is the district doing this?"...
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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 21/09/2026
“solutions like closing schools are not really meaningful solutions,” says christin crabtree, running for minneapolis school board. “what that does is it shrinks the number of kids, it shrinks the level of stability in our district, and we end up responding to disinvestment with disinvestment.”
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Shannon for School Board @shannon-for-d3.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
startribune.com
Park Board president: Minneapolis parks are among the best in the nation. Fund them accordingly.
The Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation must vote to fully fund the park board’s levy request of 5.86%, which is far below what the city is asking for itself, Park and Recreation Board presiden...
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Shannon for School Board @shannon-for-d3.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Spread the word…And come through!
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
What do I think about school closures? What are some of the biggest questions I am hearing about the MPS Transformation Plan? (pt 1)
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Shannon for School Board @shannon-for-d3.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Such a great interview with Minneapolis Families for Public Schools cofounder and Cityview parent Shakiya! ✊🏽✊🏽
mprnews.org
Minnesota Now: Sept. 16, 2026
Listen to the full show here.
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Shannon for School Board @shannon-for-d3.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Since Tuesday I have been connecting with parents and caregivers whose kids' schools could be affected by this "Transformation Plan." Our communities are already feeling the toll. We cannot rush into this.
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Shannon for School Board @shannon-for-d3.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Just an incredible website…Check it out!
stopthetransformation.com
Stop the Transformation
Raise awareness and improve education on the MPS School Transformation Plan
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Please listen to this episode! It is so well laid out & paints a very clear picture of what is happening in our district, why it’s happening, and what our assignment is.
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I've spent today talking to parents & educators who feel abandoned by district leadership. The district hasn’t considered the real impact this will have on our communities. How many families will leave our district? Is there any positive impact their proposals would have on our financial situation?
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
MPS proposed three different options for a "Transformation Plan" last night. A plan centered around closures as the main strategy is a non-starter. Our MPS kids deserve a plan that treats them as more than numbers on a spreadsheet. Read it here: www.startribune.com/mps-16-schoo...
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Carol D @carol-sompls.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This is how you bury bad news: call closing schools "optimizing the footprint" and bury people in 100+ pages of charts, graphs and maps that are too small to read.
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Doug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I keep thinking about this. These kids and their families have been through SO MUCH. My sixth grader already got redestricted from one school to another and now she may get hit again.
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Shannon for School Board @shannon-for-d3.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“Three candidates for school board in November — Christin Crabtree, Shannon Gibney and Becca Dryden — released a statement saying that schools should not be closed before MPS provides clear plans for retaining students and how closures will realize cost savings.”
axios.com
Minneapolis schools leaders will present plans for possible closures
The district is facing budget problems and declining enrollment, which has prompted officials to explore school closures
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Christin With Minneapolis @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A rushed and reckless plan to close 17 schools is the last thing our district needs right now. Our children are our everything, and they deserve a district that takes its time, engages with families, and builds a plan actually rooted in the needs of our community: not this.
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Tonight’s presentation of the MPS Transformation Plan made one thing clear: we cannot move forward with these options. Rushing to close at least a dozen schools is irresponsible.
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Learning about the proposed MPS Transformation Plan tonight. There will be no decisions tonight. Sounds like major closures are the plan. This is all moving way too fast.
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Check out this awesome survey! It will only take a few minutes of your time and provide us with invaluable perspective on what YOUR priorities are for our schools.
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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 15/09/2026
and you may not be aware of what the minneapolis school board is presenting tonight re: school closures because there has been no opportunity for community engagement and no transparency as these decisions are being made
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Look at these COOL and FREE yard signs!! Want one? Head to the link in our bio or use this form to get yours: forms.gle/Ysc2rNZ8EHni...
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Jamie Schwesnedl @schwesbomb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
COMMUNITY MEAL Pay-what-you-want Weds. Sept 16, 5-7pm $1 from every beer Arbeiter sells will help pay for the food, purchased from an immigrant-owned biz. This is your invite, and also I'm passing the hat - you can donate here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati... info about the last one⬇️
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Shannon for School Board @shannon-for-d3.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I’d like to see MPS and other districts really invest in their youth sports teams to combat this trend. Kids have to rely on parents to drive them to games on smaller teams and JV and B-squads at schools across the city because there is no money for busses. It’s not right.
startribune.com
Yuen: Youth sports are booming, and families are paying the price
The escalating pursuit of an “elite” athlete is testing what Minnesota families can afford — and endure.
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
This Tuesday (9/15) we will be hearing more details about the upcoming MPS Transformation Plan. On 9/21 we will be making space to engage with all of you. We want to hear your thoughts and feelings around the Transformation Plan. Join us at Venn Brewing from 6-8 PM on 9/21!
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Have you been hearing about the transformation plan? Looking for more info or to share your thoughts? Let's talk. I'll be at the School Board meeting to hear the district's proposals, & would love to talk about it with you @ Venn Brewing on Monday, Sept 21 between 6 & 8pm to talk transformation.
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Minneapolis DFL @mplsdfl.org · 08/09/2026
Are you interested in organizing in the City, but you don’t know where to start? Stop by Arbeiter Brewing this Thursday, September 10 from 6:30-8:30 PM where members of the Minneapolis DFL will be available to answer questions and help get you connected before November 3rd!
Minneapolis DFL Happy Hour. Arbeiter Brewing | 6:30-8:30 PM | Sept. 10. Image of calendar strip with Thu. 10 circled in blue. Help elect school board candidates who are dedicated to uplifting our public schools! Learn more about electoral organizing and the DFL party in Minneapolis! Find a volunteer schedule that works for you as we work to elect DFLers at every level of government this November! Find out more about budget season in Minneapolis and upcoming events!
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Minneapolis DFL @mplsdfl.org · 09/09/2026
Make sure to vote for our endorsed school board candidates - Shannon Gibney, Becca Dryden, Abdul Abdi, Christin Crabtree, and Collin Beachy - by the November 3 election. We need school board members who will have the robust, public discussions that move our district forward!
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Christin With Minneapolis @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Trick question!! The answer is all of the above! Please join me in supporting Cedrick Frazier, union endorsed candidate for Hennepin County Attorney. He’s got the professional and lived experience we need, and a track record of delivering results to back it up. 💪 Happy Labor Day!
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! Minneapolis is a union town, and Minneapolis Public Schools are powered by union labor. I'm so grateful for the strong & dedicated union partners that build power in our community and support workers who in turn support our students & families.
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
State Fair corn is my happy place!
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Commissioner Engelhart is a fierce advocate for our parks and all the good that comes with them. Strong partnerships between the Park Board and the School Board are key to creating a holistic, safe experience for the kids of our city. I look forward to working with him to expand our collaboration!
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
We had an awesome time on Thursday at a House Party all about public schools! Thanks so much to our hosts Christine and Jake for having us! Introducing us to so many neighbors ready to hear about our vision for MPS!
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Christin With Minneapolis @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
TODAY IS THE DAY!! Let’s get out and vote to support progressive champions up & down the ballot. We deserve leaders who are rooted in community. Leaders who will stand with us in the streets and in the halls of Congress. Find your polling place: mnvotes.org
It’s primary day! Let’s get out the vote!
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
IT'S PRIMARY DAY! Make sure to get out and vote! I am so excited to support Peggy Flanagan, Ilhan Omar, Keith Ellison, Cedrick Frazier, Christin Crabtree, Collin Beachy, and all of our DFL endorsed candidates! Find your polling place here: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
What an awesome Saturday on Southside! Started the day with a doorknock. Then we had blast at Washburn HS with Council Member Whiting at “Southside We Outside”! The primary is this Tuesday, August 11th! Make sure to get out and vote for our DFL endorsed candidates!
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Come say hi at Lake Hiawatha Park Festival!
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Who wants to knock some apartments tomorrow? The primary is coming up on Tuesday. Join us to talk to neighbors about why voting in the primary is so important!! We will be supporting an awesome list of DFL endorsed candidates! Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/dflcc/event/...
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SD51 MPLS DFL Apartment Door Knock with Special Guests Christin Crabtree and Becca Dryden! · Minnesota DFL 2026 Coordinated Campaign
Join us for apartment door knocking in SD51's two Minneapolis precincts! Apartment knocks offer experienced volunteers the opportunity to reach new voters, in high quantities on flat ground. We will…
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Look who made the paper! We had such a great time talking to Briana Bierschbach at the Minnesota Star Tribune. Operation Metro Surge showed us the Power of the People can be a light in the greatest darkness. You all inspired me to throw myself into this race! tinyurl.com/BeccaInThePa...
startribune.com
Volunteer network born during immigration crackdown becomes Democratic organizing force
Minnesotans who organized bus stop escorts and grocery deliveries during the immigration crackdown are now becoming party delegates, campaign volunteers and even candidates for office.
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