Minneapolis public school teachers and support professionals play critical roles in the lives of the children Haven Housing serves and thousands of others. We support the teachers' and staff’s request for fair pay, support services for struggling children, and efforts to recruit and retain teachers of color.
Housing instability is one of the largest barriers to educational success for children. As we work at Haven Housing to ensure children have a safe place to do their homework and rest before the school day, we hope that the Minneapolis Public School District will provide the necessary support and instruction during school time.
Children who are or who have experienced homelessness benefit from the transportation services, one-on-one support, and before- and after-school programming that the union's request will strengthen. You can read more about how one teacher says the union’s request to enhance "stability on the Northside is a question of racial justice" from the Sahan Journal.
