Minds Matter National News

Huffington Post: Opportunity Doesn’t Knock for All

By MM National | September 26, 2015

This piece was written by Executive Director Ellen Magnis for Huffington Post My son, Nick, is a college freshman, and he is embracing this opportunity with gusto. He, like so many young adults, is thoughtful, open to ideas and cares deeply about making a difference in the world. The norm and expectation established early in…

Ellen Magnis Joins Minds Matter as New Executive Director

By MM National | September 1, 2015

New York, NY – September 1, 2015 — Ellen Magnis will take the helm at Minds Matter as the organization’s new Executive Director in the national office beginning in late September 2015. Magnis joins Minds Matter after an almost eight year tenure at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC). Magnis, who was second in charge…

Minds Matter National, Inc. Awarded $375,000 Matching Grant from The Pershing Square Foundation

By MM National | August 20, 2015

Minds Matter National, Inc. Awarded $375,000 Matching Grant from The Pershing Square Foundation College-Readiness Program to Utilize Funds to Support Current and Future Student Growth April 11, 2012, New York, NY – Minds Matter National, Inc. continues to increase its efforts to prepare low-income students for greater success with a grant of $375,000 from The…

Announcement: Minds Matter of the Twin Cities launching in 2012

By MM National | August 20, 2015

Minds Matter National, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will welcome its tenth chapter, Minds Matter of the Twin Cities, in 2012. Minds Matter of the Twin Cities was founded by Kelly Miller, a Minnesota native who recently moved from New York City to the Twin Cities. Kelly was involved in the Minds Matter…

Rex & Jared

By MM National | June 29, 2015

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Reid

By MM National | June 29, 2015

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Jesus & John

By MM National | June 26, 2015

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Jesus & John

By MM National | June 26, 2015

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Zarai

By MM National | June 26, 2015

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