Elizabeth Hanke for Mankato School Board

  • Parenting with Purpose in a Digital Age: Mankato Parenting Conference

    I attended a parenting conference to better understand the challenges today’s families face. From screen time struggles to the power of relationship-based discipline, the insights shared were relevant to all. It gave me hope to see parents supporting one another and embracing wisdom and courage on their parenting journey.

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  • Cancel Culture Hits Mankato’s YMCA

    I wasn’t planning on making a statement about this—honestly, I didn’t have an opinion about the Educational Expo that was suppose to happen at the Mankato YMCA. But I keep getting tagged in posts or mistaken for one of the organizers, which I’m not. So, here’s my take: I’ve never fully understood cancel culture, especially

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  • Rising Costs of Education Mandates and Their Impact on Classrooms and Teachers, Minnesota

    Classrooms over bureaucracy: My letter to my local reps. MN’s $24.2B budget (up 20% since 2020) pushes mandates— that could strain teachers & resources.

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  • Mankato Area Public Schools Proposed Title IX Changes

    Title IX Policy Changes: A Shift in Protections and Legal Clarity Old Policy vs. New Policy: Key Differences *My name is Elizabeth Hanke, and I am a current school board member at Mankato Area Public Schools. Below is my analysis of the old and new Title IX policies, which we will vote on in April

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  • SF 2002 (Clark) – Concerns Regarding Full-Service Community Schools Expansion

    Senate Education Finance CommitteeTuesday, March 4, 2025, 8:30 AM1200 Minnesota Senate Building RE: SF 2002 (Clark) – Concerns Regarding Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Chair and Members of the Senate Education Finance Committee, I appreciate the intent behind SF 2002 to expand full-service community schools in Minnesota. Providing comprehensive support services for students is a worthy

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