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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
Last in, first out layoff process has disproportionately impacted educators of color for decades
March 23, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
March 23, 2022
MPS School Board Discusses Declining Enrollment and Budget Challenges
February 24, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
February 24, 2022
MPS is Quietly Facing a Budget Emergency
February 22, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
February 22, 2022
MPS teachers and ESPs collectively vote on whether to authorize a strike this week
February 17, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
February 17, 2022
MPS School Board Approves Strategic Plan, Inclusive School Calendar
February 10, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
February 10, 2022
Sending Students Back
January 28, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
January 28, 2022
Superintendent Discusses Return to In-Person Learning with School Board
January 26, 2022
BY
Melissa Whitler
January 26, 2022
MPS Parents Share Their Experiences Moving Online, Again.
January 26, 2022
BY
Melissa Whitler
January 26, 2022
School Board discusses COVID staffing shortage, online learning, and next year's calendar
January 13, 2022
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Melissa Whitler
January 13, 2022
MPS Strategic Plan Announced, Disparity Metrics Set
December 24, 2021
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Melissa Whitler
December 24, 2021
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