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Mankato Area Public School District’s MCA Data Over a Decade Written By Vote for Elizabeth Hanke To provide these important snapshots of student learning, Minnesota students take some form of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, or MCAs. The MCAs are given in the spring of each year to students in grades 3–8 in reading and math.
I want to clarify a few misconceptions surrounding the curriculum appeal regarding the white supremacy triangle, which claims that; funding education through property taxes or believing in “one human race” or “all lives matter” are forms of covert white supremacy. Despite repeated references to the book March, it was never part of the curriculum I
Here are links to where I discuss the key issues at the center of today’s education debates. I’ll continue updating this list as I find time to write or as new, pressing questions arise. Balancing Inclusivity and Fairness: Bathrooms and sports Navigating Trust and Boundaries: Why Teachers Need Policies on Sexuality in the Classroom Defining Equity: Why
Here’s my position: I’m in favor of standardized tests. I also believe final exams in junior high and high school are critical for evaluating student learning. Why? Because, like it or not, they serve a crucial function—one that no other tool currently replaces. Yes, I understand the criticisms: these tests can be flawed, misused, and
Alright, let’s discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion—a topic that has become explosively divisive. And yes, the irony of that is not lost on me. Let me be clear: I deeply value diversity. Genuine diversity—of thought, culture, gender, and experience—is not just important, it’s vital. It enhances decision-making, strengthens teams, and creates organizations that are resilient
Elizabeth Hanke for Mankato School Board 