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Phase 1 Toolkit: Available Now
We’re excited to introduce the Phase 1 toolkit for Minnesota public school district leaders. These resources are designed to build awareness of the Minnesota Kids Rise initiative across the state.
How to use these tools:
- Use as-is (no customization)
- Focus on awareness-building
- Help introduce a consistent message statewide
What’s Coming Next
In Fall 2026 (September), we’ll release the next phase of the toolkit—designed for local district use.
These tools will be customizable and may include:
- PowerPoint presentations
- Printed materials
- Additional digital resources
Get Started
Download the Phase 1 tools below and start building awareness of Minnesota Kids Rise in your community.
Digital Promotion Tools
Drive traffic to the website and generate awareness. Users will have to enter in email address to access the general toolkit.
- Social media graphics
- Suggested hashtags
- Website banners
- Email newsletter graphics
- QR code linking to campaign website
Website Promotion Tools
Encourage your audience to link to visit our campaign website and share their stories of public education in Minnesota.
- Website badge
- Embed codes
- Banner ads
- Homepage spotlight text
- “Learn More” buttons
Launch Announcements
We’ve got tools to help you coordinate statewide launch messaging in your area of influence.
- Press release
- Newsletter announcement
School Board Members
This toolkit provides resources and communications tools created specifically to help Minnesota school board members support and share the Minnesota Kids Rise initiative within their communities.
Coming Soon: Talking points, governance guidance, and communications templates will be available here soon. Please check back for updates and additional opportunities to participate throughout the summer and leading up to the public awareness launch at the Minnesota State Fair in September.
Looking for tools, information, or ways to share this work?
Minnesota Kids Rise offers resources designed to help community leaders, educators, and advocates share clear, credible information about public schools.
Explore materials that are easy to use, locally relevant, and built to support conversations in your community.