Minnesota P-20 Partnership outlines priorities after private funding boost

St. Paul — Josiah Latent, executive director of the Minnesota P‑20 Education Partnership, told the Senate Education Policy Committee on Feb. 24 that the statutory, multi‑sector coalition is working to strengthen alignment across early childhood, K‑12, higher education and workforce partners.

The partnership, codified into state statute in 2009, aims to “create a seamless system of education that maximizes achievement of all students from early childhood through postsecondary education,” Latent said. He described the P‑20 as an intermediary that “builds stronger seams” among agencies, institutions and nonprofit partners rather than delivering direct services.

The report Latent provided to the committee summarized recent work and next steps. He said the partnership developed new mission, vision and commitment statements last year and…