EDUCATION
Column: Media violence and its negative effects
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, an internationally known scholar, author, soldier and speaker, is one of the world’s leading experts in violence and human aggression. District 518 staff members along with other members of the community had the opportunity to hear him speak.
By Stephanie Fletcher, District 518 , March 20, 2010
On the run for education
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Cody Androsky-Wilson and her friends didn’t let budget cuts slow them down. They teamed up to create their own stimulus package for the Superior school district and the community.By Maria Lockwood, Superior Telegram , March 17, 2010
School board approves HVAC bids
WORTHINGTON — The District 518 Board of Education awarded bids to three companies for an indoor air quality improvement project during its Tuesday meeting.March 17, 2010
Brief: JCC’s Hartzler wins region Triple ‘A’
JACKSON — Joel Hartzler, a senior at Jackson County Central High School, has been selected to represent Region 3A in the Academics, Arts and Athletic Award Program.By DAILY GLOBE , March 16, 2010
Education Briefs: March 13, 2010
WORTHINGTON — First State Bank Southwest is looking to sponsor a Worthington High School student to attend BestPrep’s Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) program this summer.By DAILY GLOBE , March 16, 2010
Rogers named exchange student to Crailsheim, Germany
WORTHINGTON - Haley Rogers, a sophomore attending Worthington High School, was today named the 2010-2011 exchange student to Crailsheim, Germany.By DAILY GLOBE , March 14, 2010
Column: Winter season has been busy in District 518
WORTHINGTON — For many Minnesotans, the winter months can get very long. Followers of high school activities are aware of a great antidote for getting through December, January and February.
By Mike Traphagen, District 518 , March 13, 2010
RL-B students learn dangers of meth
ROUND LAKE — Not even once.
It’s a message that was repeated often during a presentation Friday at Round Lake-Brewster High School.
March 13, 2010
Editorial: Vote helps keep small towns viable
It’s no secret communities across Minnesota are struggling to make ends meet, while the State of Minnesota also faces difficult fiscal decisions in the wake of its massive budget deficit.By Daily Globe , March 12, 2010
Minn. students celebrate Chuck Norris' 70th birthday
FOSSTON — Famed as the home of Paul Bunyan’s kid brother, the site for the county incinerator and the YouTube sensation “Straight Outta Fosston,” this little town on the eastern end of Polk County is now famous for something else: Possibly the largest number of Chuck Norris fans per capita.
By Tu-Uyen Tran, Grand Forks Herald , March 11, 2010
Update: H-BC passes referendum for new high school
HILLS — Voters in the Hills-Beaver Creek school district have approved a $9.9 million bond referendum that will fund land acquisition for and construction of a new high school in Hills.
March 10, 2010
Letter: Another month, another host family
Another month has gone by—my time in Crailsheim is flying by.
By Nicole Janssen, Crailsheim exchange student , March 09, 2010
Awards presented at Worthington FFA Banquet
WORTHINGTON — Plaques, certificates, pins and scholarships were handed out Monday night at the annual Worthington FFA Banquet in the high school cafeteria.
March 09, 2010
Brief: Montessori open house is Tuesday
WORTHINGTON — Worthington Montessori School will host an Open House from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the school in the lower level of Westminister Presbyterian Church, 230 Clary St.By DAILY GLOBE , March 08, 2010
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1960: What Do You Want to Be When You Are Grown Up?
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Mar 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM | Reprint
Missing the Holiday
Yesterday I opted to write about Stab Your Friends in the Back Day, but neglected the real holiday that actually occurred Sunday: Pi Day. Pi Day is a holiday for math geeks and technies and it's also a great opportunity for math teachers to teach their students about pi, one of the coolest str
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Mar 16, 2010 at 3:59 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!1980: Magnolia Wants to Keep School, Boost Levies
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Mar 12, 2010 at 6:00 PM | Reprint
When Everyone Is Equal
"When I was your age, television was called 'books.'" - The Princess Bride Reporter Justine Wettschreck wrote about her experience of the Junior Great Books program yesterday, and I thought I would chip in with my own impressions. Essentially, Junior Great Books was a program
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Mar 10, 2010 at 5:00 AM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!1960: Mousetraps on Couch Keep Dog Away
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Mar 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM | Reprint
Bill deals with teacher child abuse
School districts would be required to report student abuse under a bill making its way through the Legislature. “This is something no parent should have to go through,” Rep. Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, said. “This bill can’t undo damage that has already been done, but it c
Posted by: Don Davis on Mar 4, 2010 at 8:02 AM | Capitol Chatter1960: Dear Abby News Flash: Parents Don't Want Daughter Parking
In 1960, Dear Abby advised the parents of a girl who wanted to park with a boy that they shouldn't allow her to do it.
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1945: Americans in German POW Camps Attend Classes
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Feb 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM | Reprint
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