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Classrooms, Capitol Debates and a Cafeteria Case of Mistaken Identity

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North Dakota Teacher of the Year Frannie Tunseth, left, and Erin Oban of North Dakotans for Public Schools join Main Street to discuss education policy, funding and the future of public schools in North Dakota.
North Dakota Teacher of the Year Frannie Tunseth, left, and Erin Oban of North Dakotans for Public Schools join Main Street to discuss education policy, funding and the future of public schools in North Dakota.

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Classrooms and the Capitol: Bridging North Dakota’s Education Divide
North Dakota Teacher of the Year Frannie Tunseth and Erin Oban of North Dakotans for Public Schools join Main Street to discuss the widening disconnect between educators and policymakers. The conversation examines school funding, staffing pressures and what stronger collaboration could mean for the future of public education in North Dakota.

Main Street conversation on North Dakota public education

Lunch Lady Lies and an Imaginary Family
At Fargo’s storytelling event, The Tell, Thomas Kvamme shares a funny and unexpectedly touching story about how a misunderstood cafeteria conversation led him to invent an entire family life — including a son who never existed. It’s a story about kindness, connection and the people who make us feel known.

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