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Minneapolis Schools Plan Would Reshape Boundaries, Potentially Close Schools

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC · How we work

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Minneapolis Public Schools district proposes consolidating programs and redrawing attendance boundaries, potentially closing schools.
The plan would affect 12-14% of students through mergers or boundary changes.
The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers called the closures unacceptable and said they would not save meaningful money.
Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams warned changes are needed to avoid cuts and instability.
The board will collect input by mid-October and vote on proposals in November.

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Minneapolis Public Schools district proposes consolidating programs and redrawing attendance boundaries, potentially closing schools.
The plan would affect 12-14% of students through mergers or boundary changes.
The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers called the closures unacceptable and said they would not save meaningful money.
Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams warned changes are needed to avoid cuts and instability.
The board will collect input by mid-October and vote on proposals in November.