• Endorsements: Hanke for Mankato Area Public Schools

    VOTE ELIZABETH HANKE FOR MANKATO AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD Hanke’s dedicated to our schools, students I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Elizabeth Hanke for the Mankato Area School Board. Having canvassed alongside Hanke, I have witnessed firsthand her deep commitment to listening to the community’s concerns and genuinely engaging with the issues that matter most

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  • District 77 Enrollment Shifts: Growing Open Enrollment and Private School Choices Impacting District Numbers

    The district has seen a steady rise in both open enrollment numbers and the number of students opting for private schools, resulting in a decline in student market share. Detailed insights on these trends are available in the district’s demographic booklets, with the 2024-25 edition anticipated for release this winter.

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  • Teachers on the Frontline: Addressing Accountability and Literacy at ISD 77

    In 2022, teachers expressed concerns about students reading below grade level and called for remedial support, facing pushback. In 2024, a teacher highlighted that cuts to literacy support and library staff clash with the district’s value of “accountability for results.”

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  • Your Questions Answered

    School related issues and beyond. This gives a glimpse into your lifestyle choices, commitment to the community, and thoughtful stance on broader issues.

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  • Bridging Differences, Not Dividing: A Response to Criticism

    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

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