BARR receives local and national recognition for their impactful stories about educators and students across the United States. Learn more about BARR’s stories and how to connect with us to share the important work that is happening in each district.

Media Coverage

BARR is continually highlighted by local and national media outlets for its transformational results in schools.

BARR Stories

The BARR team is committed to sharing the impressive results that are happening every day with students and educators. Each team member plays an important role in taking a behind-the-scenes look at the positive change the BARR model is having on students’ and educators’ lives. 


Press Releases

Browse recent stories that have been shared with the press about the many ways BARR is helping ensure each and every student succeeds. 


Contact Us

For media inquiries, please contact  communications@barrcenter.org.

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Recent Stories

Leading Through Crisis: How the BARR Model Became our Blueprint for Success

It was March 2020, and like school leaders everywhere, I was trying to make sense of what was happening. I was suddenly …

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BARR Center Welcomes First-Ever Director of State and Federal Policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 7, 2025MEDIA CONTACTkerry@letmebeclear.com Minneapolis, MN – BARR Center (Building Assets and Reducing Risks) is expanding its leadership team with the …

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Minnesota’s Independent School District 196 Expands BARR Implementation to All Four High Schools 

Every fall is an exciting time at BARR Center as we welcome new schools to the BARR family. We are thrilled to …

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It’s Not Another Thing – It’s The Thing.

How BARR is reshaping our district Dr. Alison Gillespie is the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning at White Bear Lake Area School …

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BARR Featured in NGA’s Let’s Get Ready Roadmap

Minneapolis, MN – Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) Center is proud to announce that the BARR model is featured in the National …

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