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Moorhead High 1994 Walkout Over Counselor Dismissal
In 1994, about 70 Moorhead High students walked out to protest the firing of a bilingual counselor, leading to a tense confrontation with school officials.
Megan Ballard
Megan Ballard is a regional correspondent covering community affairs and K-12 education in the Pacific Northwest. She focuses on local school districts, student life, and administrative policies.
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