education

A teacher in Brooklyn Park Minnesota got the surprise of his life when he received a massive check to pay off his student loans.

Funds for this initiative are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Details, as well as the online application, can be found here.

As colleges scramble to prepare for a safe school year in the midst of the pandemic, are they prepared to enforce safe social distancing among their students?

Minnesota was one of only a handful of states that had not yet ordered schools closed for the school year. With the pandemic spreading, a decision is expected from the Governor Tuesday afternoon.

Folks who have some extra time on their hands or are looking for things to do - listen up: Nikon is offering free online photography classes during the month of April.

Blended learning means there will be a combination of online learning and in-person skills sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency. Space is limited, so don't wait to register.

Tuesday will be a big day for local 10th and 11th grade students and me!  They will be gathering information to shape their future careers and I will be a first time panelist at the Kids Plus Pathway to Careers, an event organized and conducted by the Northland Foundation.

When I was young we only had snow days because of snow.  Now it can because of excessive snow or extremely cold temperatures.  Apparently they thought we were tough and could brave the cold in the 70's and 80's.  While students think a snow day is cool, parents on the other hand are faced with findi…

Growing up in Wrenshall gave me the opportunity to learn a lot about agriculture through friends like the Laveau family.  Dairy, crops, livestock of all kinds and I loved having "chores".  I'm sure they thought I was nuts!  If you are a farmer, agriculture producer or involved in local agr…

The kids are out of school and you're looking for things to do with them that are free.  Even better, free and educational.  Who doesn't love animals???  THIS is the answer to your prayers and I guarantee both you and your children will enjoy an afternoon with the Minnesota Zoo Zoomobile right here …

The Waldorf Method has been around for awhile, which encourages more creative play in developmental years and a more free flowing approach to educating kids in hopes to let every child learn while maintaining individuality.  This educational method is now available in the Northland.

If this passes in Florida, would it be all that surprising to see it spread to other states in America.  What do you think, would you like to be graded?  How would you do?