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Melissa Whitler

Education reporter

Melissa Whitler has a background in economic analysis and is a Minneapolis Public Schools parent.

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School board member Ira Jourdain reflects on his two terms serving Minneapolis Public Schools families

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Minneapolis school board approves $279 million property tax levy for 2025

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Half of Minneapolis Public Schools buildings are underutilized

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District leadership opted for fewer budget cuts last spring, records show

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Coin Flip Lands Skjefte for School Board

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School Board Interviews Four Finalists to Fill District 3 Vacancy on Board

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Minneapolis students fall further behind in fall math and reading assessments

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North High School celebrates transformative remodel

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District’s latest financial projections show imminent budget crisis without action

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An Interview with At-Large School Board Candidate Kim Ellison

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What's the general fund?

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December 9, 2022

Beyond budget projections, finance committee discusses food services, Caprini recognized

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December 2, 2022

District's financial projections show impending debt

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December 2, 2022

School board receives updates on school climate and professional learning work across schools

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November 23, 2022

School board hears from educators, district lobbyist

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November 18, 2022

School board approves $3 mill in online tutoring programs

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November 18, 2022

Minneapolis Public Schools enrollment declines in line with spring budget forecast

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November 11, 2022