Lead The Way MN

11/20/2025

Lead the Way MN has delivered an amazing event — Alhamdulillah!
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who spoke, everyone who showed up to support, and especially to our wonderful youth. We are so proud of you! Your voices, your energy, and your leadership continue to inspire us.

Thank you all for making this event truly special. 💛✨

11/18/2025

✨ Thank You for an Amazing Second Annual Somali Educators Summit! ✨
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for our 2nd Annual Somali Educators Summit. Your presence, energy, and support made this gathering truly beautiful and inspiring.
It was an incredible day filled with powerful speakers, thoughtful panelists, and meaningful networking. Seeing our community come together—educators, leaders, parents, students, and advocates—reminds us why this work matters so much.
A special thank you to Daryeel Youth for partnering with us on this amazing work. Your collaboration and commitment helped make this summit a success. 🤝✨
Thank you for showing up, for sharing your wisdom, and for helping us create a space where we can grow, learn, and uplift one another.

Until next year—let’s keep leading the way, together. 🌿✨

11/13/2025

Somali Educators Summit 2025: Overcoming Challenges, Creating Opportunities

Join us for an inspiring day of learning, connection, and empowerment as Somali educators, leaders, parents, and advocates unite to shape a brighter future for our students and communities.

This year’s theme — “Overcome Challenges, Create Opportunities” — highlights our collective strength and resilience. Together, we’ll share ideas, uplift voices, and drive meaningful change in education and beyond.

✨ Why Attend?

Engage in powerful sessions led by Somali educators and leaders
Build lasting connections with changemakers
Discover strategies to empower our students and communities
📅 Don’t miss out!

👉 RSVP now: https://forms.gle/92snMtRJSDJfa8bA9
📱 Scan the QR code to reserve your spot and be part of the movement.
Let’s connect
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11/04/2025

Join us for an inspiring day of learning, networking, and empowerment as we bring together Somali educators, community leaders, parents, and advocates to share ideas and build a stronger future for our students and communities.
This year’s theme reminds us that every challenge can be transformed into an opportunity — when we come together, we grow stronger. 💪🏽
📱 RSVP Today! https://forms.gle/92snMtRJSDJfa8bA9
Scan the QR code below to reserve your spot and be part of the movement to uplift and empower Somali educators!
Let’s connect, learn, and lead — together.

09/28/2025

📢 Save the Date!
We are excited to invite you to the Second Annual Somali Educator Summit 🎉

This year’s summit is all about overcoming challenges and creating opportunities. Join us as we come together to empower educators, families, and communities.

🗓 Sunday, November 16th
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Zawadi Center

Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to see you there! ✨

09/02/2025

✨ It was a pleasure to attend and table at the IANA Annual Conference (Islamic Association of North America)!

While we enjoyed the inspiring lectures, Islamic teachings, and beautiful Quran recitations, we were also grateful for the chance to connect with so many families and share the work we do at Lead The Way Minnesota.

We highlighted our long-standing partnership with Great Minnesota Schools, through which we’ve created valuable resources to help parents make the school year easier and more supportive for their children.

We also shared about The Circle Project (Collaborative for Immigrant and Refugee Children’s Leadership and Excellence) — a weekly skills group that promotes school success and belonging for students. This meaningful initiative is in partnership with the University of Minnesota and Watercourse Counseling.

🌿 We’re truly grateful for this opportunity to engage with families and collaborate with so many inspiring community organizations. Together, we continue building pathways for growth, learning, and belonging.

05/23/2024

🌟 Join Us for Lead The Way, Minnesota's Fundraising Event! 🌟

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming fundraising event for Lead The Way, Minnesota! This event is not just an opportunity to gather and enjoy, but a crucial moment for us to expand our current programs and launch new initiatives that will greatly benefit our community.

Your attendance and generous donations are vital to our mission

📅 Date: Thursday May 30th, 2024
🕒 Time: 6-7:30pm
📍 Location: Eastro Restaurant and event center
2300 university Ave NE
Minnneapolis MN 55418

04/15/2024

You're invited! MN Literacy Day at the Capital 2024!
April 17th 2024.

You're invited! MN Literacy Day at the Capital 2024!

Together, we made amazing strides to ensure every child in Minnesota learns to read by the passing of the Read Act last year.

Now it's time to come together again to ensure strong implementation of The Read Act so that teachers and schools have the resources necessary to deliver evidenced based instruction to all students.

With your help, we can work towards closing the opportunity gap and provide all students with an equitable education! Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota

https://greatmnschools.org/all-news/2024-minnesota-literacy-day-at-the-capitol/

01/03/2024

Please join us!

We hope you can join us on January 13 at Minneapolis College to explore over 90 Minneapolis PK-12 schools to find the perfect fit for your child!

Thank you to Metro Transit for offering free event transit passes to the Minneapolis School Finder Fair.

Visit https://minneapolisschoolfinder.org/school-fair/ to learn more and download your free pass!

10/26/2023

VOA Report about our Somali Educator Summit 2023.

10/24/2023

📸✨ Relive the moments from our incredible weekend event that was presented by Lead the way MN.
The first Somali Educator summit was a success 🙌🏼
We had a blast capturing all the highlights, and we're thrilled to share these memories with you.
Thank you to everyone who joined us andcontributed to the success of this event. Your support means the world to us, and together, we will make a difference.
Thank you Somali TV Minnesota for capturing our event.

# SOMALIEDUCATORSUMMIT
# LEADTHEWAYMN

10/12/2023

Join us at the Somali Educators Summit 2023! 🌟

Calling all educators, parents , changemakers and lifelong learners! 📝✨

We're thrilled to announce the Somali Educators Summit 2023. Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow together! 🤝

Please RSVP to secure your spot and be part of this educational journey.
Togather in school success



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