Spark. Transform. Mobilize.
Impact & Mission
Our Mission
Literacy Minnesota connects people to transformative learning, sparks innovation in literacy and mobilizes change.
OUR VISION
A future where literacy eliminates injustice and strengthens communities.
Our CORE VALUES
- LIFELONG LEARNING - We believe the pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey and that we all have something to teach each other.
- SELF DETERMINATION – We believe individuals have the power to create their own potential through teaching, learning, and community involvement.
- JUSTICE - We believe advocacy is necessary to bring about systemic changes that address inequality and create more just communities.
- EQUITY - We believe people of all identities, abilities and lived experiences deserve access to the transformative educational opportunities they need to thrive.
- INNOVATION - We believe in responding to the ever-changing needs of our communities and take an expansive view of literacy to create new pathways for learning.
OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY
In It Together
Clara and Abdirizak, students at our Open Door Learning Center, demonstrate how building community and helping others feel welcome is an important part of literacy learning.