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Former Duluth teacher shares tips on talking to students about Israel-Hamas War

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. 
by Tom Crann and Heidi Raschke

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6 Minnesota school board races to watch for Election Day 2023

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.
by Carly Berglund

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This teacher shortage solution has gone viral. But does it work?

This teacher shortage solution has gone viral. But does it work?

State and federal governments have made hundreds of millions of dollars available to pay for Grow Your Own teacher programs. But researchers say it's unclear whether they actually work.
by Kavitha Cardoza

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Minnesota school boards and their powers: 3 key questions, answered

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?
by Kyra Miles

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The school board elections you won’t want to ‘sleep on’

The school board elections you won’t want to ‘sleep on’

School board elections are at the center of local politics. But they’ve become increasingly polarized. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why culture war issues are suddenly playing a role in who gets elected to local school boards.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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As Minnesota schools begin annual October break, just what is 'MEA weekend'?

As Minnesota schools begin annual October break, just what is 'MEA weekend'?

Most kids in Minnesota are heading into a long weekend as public schools across the state close for “MEA.” It’s a longstanding annual tradition — but for people who didn’t grow up in the state, and maybe for a few people who did, it might be a bit confusing.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Twin Cities airport preps for busy MEA weekend

Twin Cities airport preps for busy MEA weekend

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is getting ready for its busiest week of fall travel this week, as public schools in the state are off on Thursday and Friday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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