With all the criticism of teacher qualifications that went on at the Minnesota Legislature, celebrating the selection of an Edina High School English teacher as the Teacher of the Year, is a welcome relief. Congratulations to Jackie Roehl, whose family lives in St. Louis Park, on being named Teacher of the Year by Education Minnesota. [...]
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North Lakes Academy student claims high honors in essay contest
Joe Nathan Education Columnist Battles, creativity and determination were displayed on the State Capitol steps recently, and I’m not talking about the stadium debate. Several hundred parents, educators, students and state legislators listened to and honored 38 students, ages five to 18, whose essays were judged best from among the 1,857 submitted. Students were asked [...]
Clint’s Call: Unblemished Rangers have more than talent
Intangibles drive softball team, seniors say Clint Riese Sports Editor The softball team’s 15-0 start has not come out of the blue. We’re talking about a program that has taken part in the last four state tournaments, placing second last spring. Buried under that success, though, is the curious fact that Forest Lake won the Suburban [...]
Growing activity fees limit student participation
Parents are convinced and research shows that students who participate in extra curricular activities do better in school and in life. That’s why seeing school boards increase fees for students to play sports, act, debate and sing is so frustrating to parents who are strapped to pay the fees. Granted school districts are short of [...]
On FL’s Day of Prayer, Wyoming’s Spring Fling
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Expansion of PSEO proves bipartisan efforts can work
Thanks to the Minnesota Legislature and Gov. Mark Dayton, Minnesota tenth graders will be able to take college-level accredited courses while in high school, starting next school year. This dual-credit program is a win-win for 10th graders who now will be able to earn high school and college credits, with the state funding the college [...]
Allowing sophomores access to PSEO a good move
Joe Nathan Education Columnist Last week Minnesota legislators and Gov. Mark Dayton gave a great gift to Minnesota families and students. Legislators extended Minnesota’s pioneer post secondary options law to allow 10th graders to take career and technical courses on college campuses. Because of young people’s creativity and insight, new “You Tube” videos are available [...]
Pros, cons on work of Wyoming officials
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Study needed before changes made to Met Council
In most legislative sessions, some senator or legislator is critical of the Metropolitan Council and wants to see some changes. The Metro Council is an appointed body that operates the bus, light rail and commuter rail systems, collects and cleans waste water, is the regional housing and redevelopment authority, plans and funds regional parks and [...]
