Know someone in your life who deserves a shot at a brighter tomorrow? The Takoda Institute can help. Its no-cost education, career coaching, and training programs for adults have improved the lives …
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By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN
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11/25/20
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NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presented Intermediate District 287 Superintendent Sandy Lewandowski with its Educator of the Year Award at its Annual Conference, held online on …
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11/25/20
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As COVID-19 forces educational changes, some parents are considering whether online schooling through their district or homeschooling on their own will work better for their families.
Kathy Oaks
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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8/28/20
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The Virtual Mississippi River Institute blends online and hands-on outdoor learning
Last February, more than 30 educators from Minnesota and Louisiana were looking forward to a special river …
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8/28/20
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Two Sanford students win the National History Day contest
Jackson Nguyen’s screen lagged a bit. He nervously awaited to hear the news of how his, and his partner, Jack Randolph’s, …
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By CHLOE PETER
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7/29/20
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Judy Ayers, South High Foundation The South High Foundation, 3131 19th Ave. South, was started in 1983 with only $75. Their goal was to provide financial assistance to students and …
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By CHLOE PETER
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7/29/20
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High school sports evaporated with the spring thaw due to COVID-19 but recognizing top student athletes didn’t.
Three area seniors received Athena award honors, capping their …
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By MATTHEW DAVIS
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7/29/20
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Hiawatha/Howe
Gbai Gutknecht
Jan Bauer
Jane Fischer
Kim Berg McGowan
Lillie Pang
Nancy Hofschulte
Community Schools
This year the Hiawatha/Howe Community …
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By KELLEY MCMURCHIE
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5/26/20
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While you’re at home during this extended break from school, try these ideas from Free Forest School By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Free Forest School Executive Director Anna Sharratt said, “This idea …
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By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN
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5/4/20
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