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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

That’s my plan! 🩷 by working collaboratively & centering the experiences of those most impacted by systems of inequality!

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

But it can’t be our only tool. We need to listen to what actual Northside families & families from other high-need communities are asking for, rather than letting 6 senior staffers decide for them. Northside families asked for a stop to the closures, and that drove this resolution.

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

But you’re right that we have got to work hard to improve outcomes, access, and equity in our Northside schools. But it’s also not as simple as North v South. We have schools across the district in all directions where inequities exist. Per-pupil funding is one of our strongest tools.

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The closures were never about saving money or cutting costs - district senior staff stated this plainly. We would’ve continued a cycle of budget woes. The board director for the Northside was an author of the resolution to stop closures because her constituents asked for that.

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

We did it! Update on the transformation plan! No school closures next year!! Thank you all for showing up and making your voice heard! We did this together!

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

I’m really proud of us, Minneapolis. We stuck together, we fought for *all* of our schools, we refused to let people pit us against one another. After being on the streets all winter protecting one another, we know how to stand united. But we have more work to do! More from me tomorrow. Love y’all.

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Thank you Director Abdi! This is why we’re supporting Abdul Abdi in District 1!!!

Dear Neighbors,

Thank you for the countless hours, thoughtful feedback, and unwavering commitment you have shown throughout the Transformation Plan process. I have listened to you at community meetings, in coffee shops, through emails, and over the phone. Your passion for our public schools has been inspiring.

Through an incredibly difficult year, our students, families, and educators have shown how much our neighborhood schools matter. They are the heart of our communities.

As a proud MPS parent and your elected School Board Director, I do not support the current plan of schools closing and I intend to vote NO.

I believe our focus must be on strengthening our schools, rebuilding trust, and attracting more families to Minneapolis Public Schools. I remain committed to working together to build a stronger future for every MPS student and family.

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 11/10/2026

sign in a north minneapolis yard reads “SAVE OUR SCHOOLS!” opposing the minneapolis public school district’s transformation plan which would see up to 16 schools closed

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

UPDATE: thank you to community for showing up and making yourselves heard! We now have a resolution to delay this “transformation” plan!

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Our Statement on the Resolution to Delay the “Transformation Plan”

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Shannon for School Board @shannon-for-d3.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Try to push through a monumentally bad plan to close a fourth of the schools throughout the district? Prepare to deal with the ire of the Mom Brigade! ✊🏽✊🏽✨ Could not find better folks beside me in this fight. @beccaforschools.bsky.social @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I am grateful for his support and excited to work together for the strong schools his future MPS student, & our current MPS students, deserve!

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I am so looking forward to partnering with CM Whiting toward our shared goal of thriving Minneapolis Public Schools! CM Whiting has shown his dedication toward our public school students through his role as Washburn coach, and he has already been showing up for our public schools in meaningful ways.

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Shannon for School Board @shannon-for-d3.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Thanks to everyone who showed up and showed out at the protest at South to end MPS school closures last night! ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 This community has only gotten stronger, our tactics more effective after the ICE invasion. @mfelocal59.bsky.social @beccaforschools.bsky.social @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

City Council Member W11 Jamison Whiting @ward11.minneapolismn.gov City Council Member W12 Aurin Chowdhury @aurinmpls.bsky.social & others to hopefully stop by! We hope to see you there to connect with other community members as we grapple with what "Transformation" means for our neighborhoods!

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Drop in to the McRae Rec Center gym between 5:30 & 7:30 for opportunities to talk with caregivers, neighborhood orgs, educators, candidates, & elected officials. Confirmed for the event: School Board D5 candidates Becca Dryden & Molly Chase MN SD63 Senator Zaynab Mohamed @zaynabmmohamed.bsky.social

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Nokomis Area neighbors- come out *this Wednesday October 7th* to join neighbors for an open house. Learn more about the MPS Transformation Plan & how to get involved to have your voice heard on the future of our school district!

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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

Our schools provide more than just a learning experience, they provide safety and support to us all.

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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

The common feeling that came up? Everyone from parents, caregivers, guidance counselors, teachers, and students are feeling hurt and left behind right now. We can't move forward with this plan! Come to the next Community Open House so we can hear from you too! McRae Park Gym 10/7, 5:30-7:30PM.

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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 · 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

because that's what leadership looks like. I'd love to hear from you this coming Thursday, 5:30-7:30 at Longfellow Park Gym PS: The other most popular question: "How do we stop it?" - linktr.ee/mn_fps

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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our school district shouldn't be rolling out heavily disruptive plans as forgone conclusions when those of us who are most impacted can't even identify their "Why." As a school board member, I will always be bringing the biggest questions we have directly to those most impacted...

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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 · 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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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🥹😭 thank you friend. You are such a force in our community. Honored to organize alongside you.

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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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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

What does it mean for a *public school* to be "optimized?” Our MPS parents and caregivers feel shocked and left out of this process.

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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.”

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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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