United we stand

Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota, USA - 16 Christian schools around the Minneapolis-St Paul area have banded together to raise awareness of the educational advantages offered students and to dispel public misconceptions about private education. The schools belong to different religious denominations but are working together to offer learning alternatives even in the face of challenging economic times. 

Sue Beuning, admissions director at Southwest Christian High School in Chaska pointed out, "people do have the impression that private schools are for rich families, and that's just not the case." Each school has financial aid and scholarship programs to assist students. In the past, the schools have operated in a more competitive relationship. This marks a change where there is a coming together for a common cause - the benefits of a Christian-based education.