Do St. Louis parents know how their kids are doing in school? the74million.org/article/bridgi…

Ciresi Walburn Fellows meet Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other dignitaries at Satori Apartments Grand Opening in North Minneapolis!

Major support for Northfield Public Schools part of the Ciresi Walburn Foundation’s 2023 Annual Grants; 19 nonprofit organizations and 5 schools also receive grants. ciresiwalburnfoundation.org/announcements/…

We know all kids can learn to read and that's why we're investing big in programs that adhere to the science of reading and deliver research-backed literacy instruction to classrooms across the state.

Researchers have documented a growing discrepancy  between grade point averages and standardized test scores, especially since the pandemic. the74million.org/article/a-rose…

"The evidence suggests that standardized tests can contribute to both excellence and diversity so long as they are used as only one factor in admissions." nytimes.com/2024/01/07/bri…

For 35 years, this organization has paired senior citizens with elementary-aged pupils. The program fosters growth — and connection. the74million.org/article/at-oas…

“Passing state policy is the very beginning stage of doing this work...It’s really the implementation that we need to focus on now.” the74million.org/article/amid-l…

"Political leaders told voters schools got a ‘historic’ boost in state aid — but left out the fine print showing nearly half will go to new mandates." via Beth Hawkins the74million.org/article/why-2b…

The Ciresi Walburn Leadership Fellows participated in the recent Finding Forward series at the University of St. Thomas and had a chance to meet Justice Alan Page. The event also featured Ciresi Walburn Foundation board member and UST president Rob Vischer.

St. Paul Mayor Talks Leadership With Ciresi Walburn Fellows "The mayor's session was transformative for our fellows because it gave them a tangible example of success that resonated with their experiences," Cooper said. news.stthomas.edu/st-paul-mayor-…

"While having one of the highest rates of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch, Global also had the highest reading scores, with nearly 60% of students at grade-level proficiency." startribune.com/ramstad-twin-c…

The Ciresi Walburn Foundation is proud to support community partners such as NAZ and Way to Grow with grants to provide books for kids across the Twin Cities. Literacy is the bedrock of all learning and the pathway to equity.

"A new report from the National Center for Education Statistics found that about 40% of high school graduates who enrolled in college or a certification program in 2013 hadn’t received a degree or credential eight years later." the74million.org/article/study-…

ciresiwalburnfoundation.org/our-history Read the story of how two kindred spirits succeeded in a long-shot lawsuit and launched a foundation which "set a new standard for the charitable giving of law firms across the nation."

Ciresi Walburn Foundation's 2024 Annual Grant Cycle is now open. Letters of Inquiry accepted through July 12. Learn more and apply here: ciresiwalburnfoundation.org/apply

"The Ciresi Walburn Foundation aims to identify roughly a half dozen new grantees each year, targeting organizations and schools seeking to scale their impact, expand their reach within the community, or launch new programming." Learn more: ciresiwalburnfoundation.org/announcements/…

The Ciresi Walburn Foundation announced $1,760,000 in grants to 21 nonprofit organizations and seven schools as part of their 2024 Annual Grant Cycle. ciresiwalburnfoundation.org/announcements/…

The Ciresi Walburn Foundation's 2025 Annual Grant Cycle is now open. We're accepting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) until July 11. Learn more here: mailchi.mp/ciresiwalburnf…

Our new billboards are up! While Minnesota continues to struggle with stagnant reading scores and persistent achievement gaps, Mississippi has implemented bold, research-driven reforms that are getting real results for kids. Learn more: ciresiwalburnfoundation.org/read