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Free Minneapolis summer parks programs for kids
Looking for great ways to keep kids active and involved this summer? Minneapolis Parks and Recreation is offering free summer programming (and fall and winter) for kids at 17 of its park locations. These [...]
Covid-19 Update: 2/9/2022
Dear Parents / Guardians, We have been notified of a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in a member of the Banaadir Academy school community with the exposure dates of 02/01/22 - 02/03/22. For privacy reasons, [...]
New Banaadir school in south Minneapolis- July 11 open house
Building on 10 years of success at Banaadir Academy, a new elementary school, Banaadir South is launching this fall in south Minneapolis. An open house is planned for July 11 and parents can enroll [...]
JROTC grade comes back to help kids
Reading is her joy, and MTS is in her heritage. That’s part of why Tierra Jackson came back, as a volunteer and teacher’s aide. The 2012 JROTC graduate is a friendly addition to Banaadir [...]
Banaadir ELL teacher receives award from Minnesota universities group
After organizing a successful college student volunteer program for Banaadir Academy charter school students in Minneapolis, English Language Learner Teacher Brady Fossenbell earned a state-level award from the Minnesota Campus Compact, a group of [...]
Banaadir Newcomers Learn School Practices, English
With a different language, culture and practices, many east African children who arrive in Minnesota need practical instruction to orient with their new environment. Enter the Newcomer Program at Banaadir Academy, a class that [...]
Banaadir student selected as the Read Naturally Star Student of the Month
The Read Naturally selected Sudeys H. from Banaadir Academy for its Star Student of the Month program this past summer. Way to go Sudeys! >>>Read More
Caught in the Act
At Banaadir Academy, we love to celebrate good citizenship and academic success. Each week, staff members are on the lookout for students who are modeling good behavior and who making academic leaps. When such [...]