{"id":17,"date":"2017-08-25T16:57:11","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T16:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5badbfa87a.nxcli.io\/banaadir\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:24:11","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-slider-revolution rev_slider_wrapper\">\t\t\t<!-- START Home Page Half1 REVOLUTION SLIDER 6.7.41 --><p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t<rs-module-wrap id=\"rev_slider_3_1_wrapper\" data-source=\"gallery\" style=\"visibility:hidden;background:transparent;padding:0;margin:0px auto;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\">\n\t\t\t\t<rs-module id=\"rev_slider_3_1\" style=\"\" data-version=\"6.7.41\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slides style=\"overflow: hidden; position: absolute;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slide style=\"position: absolute;\" data-key=\"rs-25\" data-title=\"Enroll 2019\" data-thumb=\"\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/08\/IMG_8872-100x50.jpg\" data-anim=\"adpr:false;ms:600;\" data-in=\"o:0;\" data-out=\"a:false;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/plugins\/revslider\/sr6\/assets\/assets\/dummy.png\" alt=\"Banaadir Academy\" title=\"Banaadir Academy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"rev-slidebg tp-rs-img rs-lazyload\" data-lazyload=\"\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/08\/IMG_8872.jpg\" data-parallax=\"15\" data-no-retina>\n<!--\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t--><rs-layer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"slider-3-slide-25-layer-1\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"text\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-color=\"#ffffff\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-rsp_ch=\"on\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-xy=\"x:6px;y:300px;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-text=\"s:90;l:22;fw:800;a:inherit;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-frame_999=\"o:0;st:w;sR:8700;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"z-index:6;font-family:'Open Sans';\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>ENROLLING \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-layer><!--\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t--><rs-layer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"slider-3-slide-25-layer-2\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"text\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-color=\"#ffffff\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-rsp_ch=\"on\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-xy=\"x:12px;y:219px;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-text=\"s:75;l:22;a:inherit;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-frame_999=\"o:0;st:w;sR:8700;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"z-index:8;font-family:'Architects Daughter';\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>NOW \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-layer><!--\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t--><rs-layer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"slider-3-slide-25-layer-3\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"text\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-color=\"#ffffff\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-rsp_ch=\"on\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-xy=\"x:15px;y:401px;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-text=\"s:17;l:22;a:inherit;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-frame_999=\"o:0;st:w;sR:8700;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"z-index:9;font-family:'Open Sans';\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>A strong, welcoming community where everyone belongs. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-layer><!--\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t--><rs-layer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"slider-3-slide-25-layer-4\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"text\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-color=\"#ffffff\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-rsp_ch=\"on\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-xy=\"x:232px;y:485px;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-text=\"l:22;a:inherit;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-frame_999=\"o:0;st:w;sR:8700;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"z-index:10;font-family:'Open Sans';\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button-border-radius-top-left:0px;--button-border-radius-top-right:0px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--button_gradient_top_color:#164b9d;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#164b9d;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:rgba(22,75,157,0.72);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:rgba(22,75,157,0.72);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/admissions\/\"><i class=\"fa-edit fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Click to get started<\/span><\/a><\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-layer><!--\n-->\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slide style=\"position: absolute;\" data-key=\"rs-39\" data-title=\"Hennepin County Library\" data-thumb=\"\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/hcle-100x50.jpg\" data-anim=\"adpr:false;\" data-in=\"o:0;\" data-out=\"a:false;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/plugins\/revslider\/sr6\/assets\/assets\/dummy.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Hennepin County Library\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"rev-slidebg tp-rs-img rs-lazyload\" data-lazyload=\"\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/hcle.jpg\" data-parallax=\"off\" data-no-retina>\n<!--\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t--><rs-layer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"slider-3-slide-39-layer-26\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-rsp_ch=\"on\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-xy=\"x:355px;y:461px;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-text=\"w:normal;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dim=\"w:150px;h:150px;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-frame_999=\"o:0;st:w;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"z-index:8;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/plugins\/revslider\/sr6\/assets\/assets\/dummy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"disable-lazyload tp-rs-img rs-lazyload\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" data-lazyload=\"\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/hcl.fw_.png\" data-no-retina> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-layer><!--\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t--><rs-layer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"slider-3-slide-39-layer-27\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"text\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-color=\"#ffffff\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-rsp_ch=\"on\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-xy=\"x:31px;y:227px;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-text=\"w:normal;s:50;l:50;fw:200;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-dim=\"w:503px;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-frame_999=\"o:0;st:w;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"z-index:11;font-family:'Montserrat';\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>In-person & online tutoring and homework help at Hennepin County Libraries! \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-layer><!--\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t--><rs-layer\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"slider-3-slide-39-layer-28\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"text\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-color=\"#ffffff\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-rsp_ch=\"on\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-xy=\"x:24px;y:120px;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-text=\"w:normal;s:175;fw:800;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-frame_999=\"o:0;st:w;\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"z-index:10;font-family:'Montserrat';\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>FREE 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style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:50px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Where Every Student Belongs \u2014 and Every Student Grows<\/span><\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-font-size:28px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Banaadir Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving students in grades 6 through 12. Developed with educators, parents, and leaders in Minnesota&#8217;s Somali and East African community \u2014 and open to all families who value rigorous academics, a dedicated ELL program, and a school culture where every student is known and supported.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" 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Tour<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" 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class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder fusion-no-large-visibility\" alt=\"Banaadir Academy Students\" aria-label=\"Banaadir Academy Students\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271500%27%20height%3D%271504%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201500%201504%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271500%27%20height%3D%271504%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">What is Banaadir Academy?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Banaadir Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is part of <a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\">Minnesota Transitions Charter School<\/a> (MTCS), a K\u201312 charter school district authorized by Pillsbury United Communities with over 25 years of experience educating students in the Twin Cities.<\/p>\n<p>Banaadir Academy was developed with direct input from educators, parents, and community leaders in Minnesota&#8217;s Somali and East African community. That partnership shapes the school&#8217;s culture, programs, and learning environment \u2014 and is one of the things that makes Banaadir Academy one of the most distinctive middle and high school options in Minneapolis. The school provides rigorous academics alongside a supportive, culturally affirming environment where students progress toward becoming responsible, competent, and prepared lifelong learners.<\/p>\n<p>Banaadir Academy&#8217;s 6\u201312 campus is located at 1201 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 in North Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Students who attended <a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir-elementary\/\">Banaadir Elementary<\/a> (grades K\u20135, located in Northeast Minneapolis) continue directly into Banaadir Academy, creating a connected K\u201312 educational pathway within the same community-rooted school family.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-font-size:28px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p><strong>Banaadir Academy is tuition-free and open to all Minnesota students in grades 6\u201312.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Why Families Choose Banaadir Academy<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p><strong>\u00a0A Culturally Affirming School Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Banaadir Academy was developed with Minnesota&#8217;s Somali and East African community at the center. The school&#8217;s culture, values, and approach to learning reflect that foundation \u2014 treating students&#8217; backgrounds, home languages, and family traditions as assets rather than obstacles. Students don&#8217;t have to leave their identity at the door. For families who have felt unseen or underserved in other school settings, Banaadir Academy often feels meaningfully different.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Dedicated English Language Learner Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Banaadir Academy offers a comprehensive English Language Learner (ELL) program for students developing English proficiency alongside their academic coursework. This is especially valuable for students whose home language is Somali, Arabic, or another language, or for families new to the country. The ELL program supports students in achieving both academic and linguistic competence so they can succeed across all subject areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rigorous Academics and College Readiness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Banaadir Academy holds students to high academic expectations aligned to Minnesota state standards. Through coursework, counseling, PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Options), and E-Learning opportunities, students are prepared for life after graduation \u2014 whether that means college, career, or both.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Safe, Structured, and Restorative<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Banaadir Academy uses restorative practices to build a safe, structured school environment. Student and staff circles are a core part of how the school addresses conflict and builds relationships \u2014 keeping students in school and learning from mistakes, rather than removing them from the community. This approach reflects the school&#8217;s belief that accountability and belonging go together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Small School, Real Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Banaadir Academy is a small school by design. Teachers and staff know their students \u2014 their strengths, their challenges, and their goals. That closeness makes early intervention possible, keeps students from falling through the cracks, and creates a genuine sense of community that larger schools rarely achieve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Pathway That Starts in Kindergarten<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Families who begin at <a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir-elementary\/\">Banaadir Elementary<\/a> (grades K\u20135 in Northeast Minneapolis) can continue seamlessly to Banaadir Academy for grades 6\u201312. The same community roots, the same values, and the same cultural foundation \u2014 from a child&#8217;s first day of kindergarten through high school graduation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:8%;--awb-padding-right:8%;--awb-padding-bottom:8%;--awb-padding-left:8%;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper lazyload fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/04\/IMG_0009.jpg\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/04\/IMG_0009.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder fusion-no-large-visibility\" alt=\"Banaadir Students at Park\" aria-label=\"Banaadir Students at Park\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271500%27%20height%3D%271000%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201500%201000%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271500%27%20height%3D%271000%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:8%;--awb-padding-right:8%;--awb-padding-bottom:8%;--awb-padding-left:8%;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper lazyload fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/04\/IMG_20251111_114154-1.jpg\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/04\/IMG_20251111_114154-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder fusion-no-large-visibility\" aria-label=\"IMG_20251111_114154-(1)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271500%27%20height%3D%272000%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201500%202000%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271500%27%20height%3D%272000%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Developed with the Community \u2014 Open to Everyone<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><h2>Developed With the Community \u2014 Open to Everyone<\/h2>\n<p>Minneapolis is home to one of the largest Somali communities in the United States. Banaadir Academy was developed with deep involvement from that community \u2014 and that partnership is woven into how the school operates every day. The school&#8217;s name, its Somali proverbs, its staff, and its approach to education all reflect a community that helped build something \u2014 and that invites all families to be part of it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wisdom does not come overnight.&#8221; \u2014 Somali Proverb<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;To be without knowledge is to be without light.&#8221; \u2014 Somali Proverb<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These proverbs reflect Banaadir Academy&#8217;s core belief: that education is a long game, that every step forward matters, and that every student carries potential worth investing in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enrollment is open to all Minnesota students in grades 6\u201312, regardless of background.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Frequently Asked Questions About Banaadir Academy<\/h2><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordian-1 .fusion-panel:hover,#accordian-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#eaeaea; }.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px;width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-family:\"Open Sans\";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a:not(:hover){}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .toggle-content{font-family:\"Open Sans\";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333 !important;border-color: #333333 !important;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: #164b9d;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #164b9d;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #164b9d!important;border-color: #164b9d!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-15327 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I enroll at Banaadir Academy?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/author\/jgisler\/\" title=\"Posts by 1\" rel=\"author\">1<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-06T11:16:05-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-15327\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-15327\" href=\"#collapse-1-15327\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I enroll at Banaadir Academy?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-15327\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-15327\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>Enrollment is free and open to all Minnesota students in grades 6\u201312. Families can <a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/admissions\/\">apply online<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/admissions\/request-a-tour-more-info\/\">request a tour<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> the school directly to learn more about the admissions process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-15325 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How does Banaadir Academy connect to Banaadir Elementary?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/author\/jgisler\/\" title=\"Posts by 1\" rel=\"author\">1<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-06T11:14:44-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-15325\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-15325\" href=\"#collapse-1-15325\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How does Banaadir Academy connect to Banaadir Elementary?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-15325\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-15325\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir-elementary\/\">Banaadir Elementary<\/a> (grades K\u20135, Northeast Minneapolis) feeds directly into Banaadir Academy. Students and families who start at <a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir-elementary\/\">Banaadir Elementary<\/a> can continue through grades 6\u201312 at Banaadir Academy without changing schools or communities. Together they form a connected K\u201312 pathway within the same community-rooted school family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-15323 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Does Banaadir Academy offer PSEO?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/author\/jgisler\/\" title=\"Posts by 1\" rel=\"author\">1<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-06T11:13:50-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-15323\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-15323\" href=\"#collapse-1-15323\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does Banaadir Academy offer PSEO?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-15323\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-15323\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p>Yes. Eligible high school students can take advantage of Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) to earn college credit while still in high school at no cost to the family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-15321 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the restorative practices approach?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/author\/jgisler\/\" title=\"Posts by 1\" rel=\"author\">1<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-06T11:12:21-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-15321\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-15321\" href=\"#collapse-1-15321\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the restorative practices approach?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-15321\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-15321\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p>Banaadir Academy uses restorative practices \u2014 including student and staff circles \u2014 to resolve conflict and build community. Rather than removing students through suspension, the school prioritizes conversation, accountability, and repair. This keeps students engaged and in school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-15319 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Does Banaadir Academy have an ELL program?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/author\/jgisler\/\" title=\"Posts by 1\" rel=\"author\">1<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-06T11:11:47-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-15319\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-15319\" href=\"#collapse-1-15319\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does Banaadir Academy have an ELL program?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-15319\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-15319\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p>Yes. Banaadir Academy has a dedicated English Language Learner program to support students developing English proficiency. The program is well suited for students whose home language is Somali, Arabic, or another language, including students who are new to the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-15317 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can any family enroll at Banaadir Academy?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/author\/jgisler\/\" title=\"Posts by 1\" rel=\"author\">1<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-06T11:11:14-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-15317\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-15317\" href=\"#collapse-1-15317\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can any family enroll at Banaadir Academy?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-15317\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-15317\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p>Yes. Banaadir Academy is open to all Minnesota students in grades 6\u201312 regardless of background. The school was developed with strong involvement from Minnesota&#8217;s Somali and East African community, and that community shapes the school&#8217;s culture and programs. Families from all backgrounds who are looking for a culturally affirming, ELL-supportive, community-centered school are welcome and encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-15315 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where is Banaadir Academy located?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/author\/jgisler\/\" title=\"Posts by 1\" rel=\"author\">1<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-06T11:10:36-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-15315\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-15315\" href=\"#collapse-1-15315\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where is Banaadir Academy located?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-15315\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-15315\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><p>Banaadir Academy&#8217;s 6\u201312 campus is located at 1201 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 in North Minneapolis. School hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:15 AM to 2:00 PM, and Friday, 7:15 AM to 12:00 PM. The office is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-15313 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is Banaadir Academy a public school?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/author\/jgisler\/\" title=\"Posts by 1\" rel=\"author\">1<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-06T11:08:50-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-15313\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-15313\" href=\"#collapse-1-15313\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is Banaadir Academy a public school?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-15313\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-15313\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><p>Yes. Banaadir Academy is a tuition-free public charter school, part of Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS), authorized by Pillsbury United Communities. Enrollment is open to all Minnesota students in grades 6\u201312 at no cost.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-15311 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What grades does Banaadir Academy serve?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/author\/jgisler\/\" title=\"Posts by 1\" rel=\"author\">1<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-04-06T11:08:11-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-15311\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-15311\" href=\"#collapse-1-15311\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What grades does Banaadir Academy serve?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-15311\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-15311\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><p>Banaadir Academy serves students in grades 6 through 12, covering both middle school (grades 6\u20138) and high school (grades 9\u201312).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:8%;--awb-padding-right:8%;--awb-padding-bottom:8%;--awb-padding-left:8%;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" 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and community!\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/IMG_0837.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271000%27%20height%3D%271333%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201000%201333%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271000%27%20height%3D%271333%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/IMG_0837.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/IMG_0837-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/IMG_0837-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mtcs.org\/banaadir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/03\/IMG_0837-600x800.jpg 600w, 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rel=\"author\">1<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2026-03-12T11:32:32-05:00<\/span><span>March 12th, 2026<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>With academic excellence and attendance awards, student were cheered on [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15282\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15282 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-banaadir-academy\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);border:1px solid #ebeaea;border-bottom-width:3px;\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow\" style=\"border-color:#ebeaea;\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"slides\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><div  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