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- ↑ French, Ron (May 7, 2019). "Michigan's next superintendent led gains in Kalamazoo, fought GOP policies". Bridge Michigan. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ↑ Eggert, David (May 7, 2019). "Michigan Board of Education picks Michael Rice as state superintendent". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ↑ Mauger, Craig; LeBlanc, Beth (September 20, 2022). "Tudor Dixon calls for resignation of Michigan superintendent over LGBTQ workshop". The Detroit News . Retrieved September 7, 2023.
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