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Mankato’s K-12 student landscape is shifting. ISD 77 enrollment dropped 10% from 8,685 in 2019-20 to 7,825 in 2024-25, while private school enrollment rose 24% and open enrollment losses grew to 610 students. The closure of Kato Public Charter School in 2024-25 will send some of its 90 students to ISD 77, but declining birth…
Steps to Address Bullying and Threats at ISD 77 1. Document the Incidents 2. Notify the Classroom Teacher 3. Report to the School Principal 4. Leverage Policy 542 and Legal Standards 5. Escalate to District Leadership 6. Address the School Board 7. Involve Law Enforcement for Threats 8. Access Support Services 9. File a Formal…
Childcare in crisis? I attended a Junior League of Greater Mankato event to learn about the challenges facing providers and families in our region. From unfunded mandates to burnout, the issues are real. Read more and join the conversation:
As a school board member for Mankato Area Public Schools, I value hearing directly from parents about their concerns, and recently, one of you raised an important question about the use of food or candy as incentives for good behavior in our classrooms. This comment sparked a meaningful conversation about how we encourage positive behavior…
As a school board member, I’ve heard from many of you with questions about what’s being taught in our schools. Each Mankato Area Public School operates with some unique approaches, and as a board member, I don’t always have detailed insight into every classroom’s curriculum. Parents often express concerns about whether their children are being…
Elizabeth Hanke for Mankato School Board 