Mara Klecker
Reporter
Suburban K-12 schoolsA native South Dakotan and a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's journalism college, Klecker has always called the Midwest home. She's worked on journalism projects in Ecuador, Nicaragua and Nepal. In her free time, she can be found reading, hiking or planning her next international trip. She lives in the west metro with her husband and two dogs.
Latest from Mara Klecker
What is ‘social and emotional learning’ and why has it become a political flashpoint?
After much debate and a delayed vote, the Anoka-Hennepin school board is set to determine the future of lessons on social and emotional skills.
May 15, 2025
As many Minnesota schools shrink, this part of the metro is seeing an enrollment boom
Math and Science Academy charter school is expanding in the South Washington County school district, which is planning its own ways to accommodate more students.
May 11, 2025
Anoka-Hennepin school board approves history textbooks after dispute with teachers union
Conservative board members had questioned the content of the books and curricula, prompting criticism from the teachers union.
May 6, 2025
Teachers union accuses Anoka-Hennepin school board of micromanaging how and what to teach
Conservative board members have questioned history and psychology curricula and whether teachers should spend more time lecturing in class.
May 2, 2025
Homeschooling is on the rise in Minnesota: See the numbers in your district
The homeschooling trend is more pronounced in some places and can put pressure on local public schools. Look up your district.
April 27, 2025
Lakeville school district settles lawsuit over Black Lives Matter posters
The school district will pay $30,000 to the Upper Midwest Law Center, according to the settlement agreement approved by the school board.
April 16, 2025
Voters kept saying no to tax hikes in a Minnesota school district. These moms stepped up.
Cardinals Rising in Annandale aims to build community support for the district amid skepticism of public schools, budgets and culture wars.
April 12, 2025
Minnesota school districts warn of budget cuts, teacher layoffs
Districts say they are struggling amid extra budget uncertainty this year, and some, like Robbinsdale, have already sent layoff notices to staff.
April 4, 2025
Homeschooling is on the rise in Minnesota: See the numbers in your district
The homeschooling trend is more pronounced in some places and can put pressure on local public schools. Look up your district.
April 27, 2025
Lakeville school district settles lawsuit over Black Lives Matter posters
The school district will pay $30,000 to the Upper Midwest Law Center, according to the settlement agreement approved by the school board.
April 16, 2025
Voters kept saying no to tax hikes in a Minnesota school district. These moms stepped up.
Cardinals Rising in Annandale aims to build community support for the district amid skepticism of public schools, budgets and culture wars.
April 12, 2025
Minnesota school districts warn of budget cuts, teacher layoffs
Districts say they are struggling amid extra budget uncertainty this year, and some, like Robbinsdale, have already sent layoff notices to staff.
April 4, 2025