A letter in support of Lara Bergman for school board- October 29, 2024
“But what truly sets Lara apart is her commitment to bringing people together. In fact, we as her supporters don’t agree on everything–and we see our differences as a source of strength. Lara doesn’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach to problem-solving. Instead, she believes that community input and collaboration are essential for sustainable change. Whether serving on her neighborhood board and local PTA, working with State agencies to inform policy, or organizing advocacy efforts for increased education funding at the Minnesota Capitol, Lara consistently demonstrates the power of listening to and uniting diverse voices.” Read more
School Board: The forgotten race- October 17, 2024
“Lara Bergman, an early childhood educator, policy analyst and current Minneapolis parent is running against Greta Callahan, the immediate past president of the Minneapolis teacher’s union. There are stark differences between the two candidates. I am giving my support to Lara Bergman, who I believe will be the bridge-builder, collaborator, finance whiz and early childhood advocate that the district needs. She is the only candidate prioritizing literacy, good governance and financial sustainability. She has bold and innovative ideas, while also inviting dialogue, active listening and a commitment to solving problems.” Read more
Lara Bergman: District transformation is a chance to ‘start dreaming’- October 16, 2024
“[How are we] finding ways to bring our community together around a central identity of this is who we are as Minneapolis Public Schools, this is what we value. We value our diversity. We value that we can and should be the place where every child feels like they can be seen and fully served. I’m very hopeful about our potential as a district, to not just have the diversity, but say that we are serving all kids well.” Read more
An Interview with District 6 School Board Candidate Lara Bergman- October 7, 2024
“I'm beholden to no one except our children. I will be making policy decisions based on what's good for kids, budget decisions based on what's good for kids. I have the connection to our communities, I have the experience as an advocate, as someone who has worked in early childhood classrooms and as a fellow at the Department of Human Services, to know what it takes to build that consensus across our community.” Read More
District 6 School Board Candidates Spar Over School Choice and Literacy- September 27, 2024
“Bergman said that families in District 6 are ready to have honest and transparent conversations about what consolidating buildings might mean. She blamed previous school boards and district leaders for lacking the political will to make difficult decisions about school closures. She said that by consolidating schools, the district will be able to afford to add programming, like early childhood education and dual language programs, that will attract new families to the district.” Read more
Minneapolis School Board District Six Candidate Forum- September 23, 2024
Meet the candidates, Lara Bergman & Greta Callahan, for the School Board District 6. Learn more about their positions on issues, so you can make an informed decision at the ballot box. Moderated by Tane Danger of the Theater of Public Policy, live streamed to reach a broader audience. Thank you to our media partner, Southwest Voices. This forum has been planned and paid for by the Armatage, East Harriet, Kenny, Kingfield, Linden Hills, Lowry Hill East, and Lyndale neighborhood associations. Watch now
Campaign for school board heats up- August 21, 2024
“Everyone is ready for conversations about the reality of MPS’s budget and want to partner on what creative child-centered solutions look like. I truly believe this is a pivotal moment that calls on all of us to work together to strengthen our city’s public schools for current and future generations.” Read more
Counterpoint: Minneapolis school closures not yet a done deal-There's a necessary discussion, though, and challenges that require us to take our responsibilities seriously- July 18, 2024
“It is our responsibility as a city to see that every single child that enters the doors of our public schools comes out with everything they need to be the best people and citizens they can be. That means we need things like quality early childhood experiences, evidence-based literacy instruction, and sustainable solutions to reduce class sizes and improve working conditions for educators.” Read More
District 6 school board candidates meet a second time to compete for DFL endorsement - May 2, 2024
“I'm participating in the endorsement process, because my values align with the DFL and I would be proud to receive the endorsement,” Bergman said. “I have seen and I've struggled with how exclusionary this process is and I want to just include as many people as possible in the conversation.” Read more