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Recently, people have confronted me with a statement that I made over two years ago: “What color do I have to be so that other people feel comfortable and safe around me? Do you have a skin color palette labeled ‘this color or darker’ to enter?” They run out of their houses, cameras rolling, demanding…
The Mankato Free Press recently published articles with headlines suggesting growth in student enrollment—”Student Count Grows Slightly” in print and “Secondary Student Count Helps Stabilize Enrollment Despite Lower Birth Rates” online. However, the actual student numbers show a consistent decline. While secondary enrollment may have increased, the article provides little detail, leaving the broader picture…
Minnesota’s graduation rates reveal a troubling trend: while more students are graduating, the academic standards behind those diplomas are being steadily weakened. In Mankato, schools with higher economic challenges show drastically lower graduation rates. We must ask ourselves—are we truly preparing students for success, or simply lowering the bar to make the numbers look good?…
As I’ve been canvassing, I’ve noticed that many voters are surprised to find that the school board ballot does not indicate which candidates are incumbents. To help you be a more informed voter, I’ve posted a sample ballot with the following information: Additionally, here are some resources to learn more about each candidate’s positions: This…
Elizabeth Hanke for Mankato School Board 