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'Game changer': Concordia College waives tuition for eligible families
Concordia College will provide full tuition coverage for newly admitted U.S. students from families earning under $90,000 a year. The private school in Moorhead expects the program to bring more diversity to its student body.
Culture wars, money muscle into Minnesota school board races
Campaign money and endorsements are increasingly targeted toward school board candidates willing to fight partisan battles, make promises or pass ideological tests. Those who can’t pass the test or won’t play the game risk not getting elected.
Former Duluth teacher shares tips on talking to students about Israel-Hamas War
Sharon McMahon is a former high school teacher in Duluth who uses social media to combat misinformation. Fellow teachers have been reaching out to her lately for advice on how to talk to their students about the Israel-Hamas War. 
6 Minnesota school board races to watch for Election Day 2023
It’s an off-year for Minnesota school board races, with 29 districts holding regularly scheduled school board elections and 16 holding special elections to fill empty positions. But the competition for those approximately 100 open seats has been fierce.
Minnesota school boards and their powers: 3 key questions, answered
Elected school boards are at the top of the accountability chain in Minnesota school districts, overseeing school administration, curriculum and governance while answering to voters. But how much power do they have and what does the job entail?