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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 Chair Requests MPS Start Planning for School Consolidation
March 29, 2023
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Melissa Whitler
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School board hears from educators, district lobbyist
November 21, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
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Our Interview with Laurelle Myhra, District 5 School Board Candidate
November 3, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
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Our Interview with Lori Novell, District 5 School Board Candidate
November 3, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
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Our interview with KerryJo Felder, at-large school board candidate
October 27, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
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Our Interview with Lisa Skjefte, At-Large School Board Candidate
October 26, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
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Our Interview with Sonya Emerick, At-Large School Board Candidate
October 26, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
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Our Interview with Collin Beachy, At-Large School Board Candidate
October 25, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
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School board discuss online tutoring and updated enrollment, vacancies data
October 19, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
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Math, phys ed, language classes canceled at Patrick Henry High due to vacancies
October 4, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
District addresses lower literacy rates and alternative literacy programs
June 1, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
June 1, 2022
New board leaders and budget discussions at recent school board meeting
May 19, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
May 19, 2022
Educator union members file grievance against union, citing harm during strike
May 13, 2022
BY
Melissa Whitler
May 13, 2022
What to Look for in MPS Leadership Changes Ahead
May 10, 2022
BY
Melissa Whitler
May 10, 2022
MPS Finance Meeting Shows COVID Funds Being Moved to Keep Staff On
May 10, 2022
BY
Melissa Whitler
May 10, 2022
MPS Committee Discusses Northside Investments, Surplus Buildings
April 28, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
April 28, 2022
Parents, students frustrated with extended school year plan, MPS responds with flexibility for some high schools
April 25, 2022
BY
Melissa Whitler
April 25, 2022
MPS educator union contract costs will be $53.5 million
April 15, 2022
BY
Melissa Whitler
April 15, 2022
What is the Comprehensive District Design?
April 11, 2022
BY
Melissa Whitler
April 11, 2022
Student protest, Superintendent Graff leaves school board business meeting
March 31, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
March 31, 2022
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