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Mandela Barnes: “Milwaukee Public Schools was on the chopping block just a…”

Featuring: Mandela Barnes, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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June 11th 2026 - Governor Candidates Education Forum - Indivisible South Shore - Camera 2

Published | Video Starts at 18:13

I am a proud Milwaukee public school graduate, also a proud supporter of Milwaukee public schools and its ability to continue to be able to function because Milwaukee Public Schools was on the chopping block just a few years ago. to help lead the fight to make sure that we could save mps now, it was a tough fight. (18:13–18:17)

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Asserts that Milwaukee Public Schools faced potential closure or significant cuts in recent years.

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