03-25-26 Dr. Elizabeth Keenan, Associate Superintendent of Special Education and Student Supports Services, talks with Freddie Bell about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and special education services at Minneapolis Public Schools

03-25-26 Dr. Elizabeth Keenan, Associate Superintendent of Special Education and Student Supports Services, talks with Freddie Bell about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and special education services at Minneapolis Public Schools

Author: KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station” March 25, 2026 Duration: 9:39

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Keenan about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the importance of inclusion and accessibility in education. She shares that Minneapolis Public Schools serves about 6,000 students through special education, with support systems in place from birth through age 22. Dr. Keenan highlights key resources like assistive technology, sensory rooms, and transition programming designed to help students thrive. She also discusses ongoing improvement efforts and the challenges of underfunding, while encouraging families to explore available services and supports through the district.


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Duration: 9:21
On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings welcome Alexis Love to discuss her work in Career & Technical Education (CTE) at Minneapolis Public Schools and her vision for the future of public safety. Love sh…