Partners + Contributors
Minnesota Kids Rise is supported by a growing coalition of education leaders, community organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and philanthropic partners who believe strong public schools are essential to the future of Minnesota. These organizations represent thousands of educators, families, students, employers, and community members working together to ensure every child has access to high-quality public education and the opportunities it creates. While each organization brings a unique perspective and area of expertise, they are united by a shared belief: investing in Minnesota’s public schools is an investment in our communities, workforce, economy, and future. Their support reflects a broad, nonpartisan commitment to strengthening public education, celebrating student success, and helping Minnesota schools continue to thrive.
AMSD is a Minnesota advocacy organization representing metropolitan and regional center public school districts. AMSD focuses on legislative advocacy, education funding, policy research, and advancing equitable educational opportunities for students across Minnesota’s larger school systems.
MASA is the professional association representing Minnesota school superintendents and educational leaders. MASA provides leadership development, advocacy, networking, and professional support for district leaders across the state.
The Minnesota School Public Relations Association (MinnSPRA) is an award-winning, nationally recognized organization of public relations professionals, superintendents and school district personnel dedicated to strategic communications in education.
Minnesota School Boards Association is a nonprofit organization representing Minnesota’s locally elected school boards. MSBA provides governance training, policy services, legal guidance, advocacy, and leadership support for school board members and districts statewide
Minnesota PTA is a statewide parent-teacher organization dedicated to supporting children, families, and public education. The organization advocates for student success, family engagement, and policies that benefit children and schools.
The Minnesota Service Cooperatives is a regional cooperatives providing shared services, technology support, purchasing programs, and professional development for schools and local governments across Minnesota.
Morris Leatherman Company is a Minnesota-based public opinion and market research firm specializing in customized survey research, data analysis, and community engagement. The firm provides in-house survey design, polling, statistical analysis, and public interpretation of research findings for government, education, nonprofit, and corporate clients throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.