EDUCATION
Spirit Lake district among greenest in U.S. 
SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today the Spirit Lake Community School District is listed among the agency’s new Top 20 K-12 Schools List of the largest green power purchasers among all primary and secondary schools in the country.
By DAILY GLOBE , October 26, 2009
Grants save college careers
Politicians at state, federal levels debate private-bank loans to studentsST. PAUL — It was a rough summer for Alyssa Courneya. The young Alexandria woman did not know where she would go to school this fall. Then, near the end of summer, she received the news she wanted to hear: A federal Pell college grant was headed her way.
By Don Davis , October 24, 2009
Column: Safe schools, healthy students
WORTHINGTON — District 518 is bringing in Lt. Col. Dave Grossman to speak on several issues involving safe schools. Grossman will speak from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Worthington High School.
By Paul Karelis, District 518 , October 24, 2009
Worthington provides bioscience opportunities for neighbors to the north
Canadian high school students pay visit to WorthingtonWORTHINGTON — It’s not clear whether Worthington’s group of Canadian visitors actually brought the snow and sleet with them, but it made for a good joke Friday, as a group of science-minded students from Manitoba continued their tour of the community’s bioscience facilities.
By Laura Grevas , October 24, 2009
Trojan Times publishes for second year
WORTHINGTON — Now in their second year of publishing, the minds behind Worthington High School’s Trojan Times have more issues than they did before.
By Laura Grevas , October 22, 2009
Letter: Young student seeks help with project
I wanted to say hello from the smallest state in the union, Rhode Island.
By David Tremblay, Pawtucket R.I. , October 22, 2009
District 518 takes next step toward new calendar
WORTHINGTON — In a 6-1 vote, the District 518 Board of Education took the next step in addressing a flexible learning year calendar at its Tuesday night meeting.
By Julie Buntjer , October 21, 2009
Letter: Volksfest was an absolute blast
Another month has gone by already! I have been here for about two-and-a-half months, and time is just flying.
By Nicole Janssen, Crailsheim exchange student , October 20, 2009
Adults bring books to life for kids
New reading workshop aims at getting kids’ hands and minds on booksWORTHINGTON — Apparently, reading is still fundamental. When Tara Thompson, District 518’s Early Childhood Family Education coordinator, advertised a workshop aiming to help adults more effectively read to young children, she was surprised at how quickly the 25 available spots were snapped up—and at how many of the registrants were childcare providers.
By Jane Turpin Moore , October 19, 2009
Column: Variety of activities is important
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Independent School District believes that a dynamic program of student activities is vital to the educational development of all students, providing experiences that promote the physical, mental, social and emotional development of all participants.
By Mike Traphagen, District 518 , October 17, 2009
Ag teacher named finalist for Iowa’s Excellence in Education award
SIBLEY, Iowa — Sibley-Ocheyedan High School agriculture instructor Mike Earll has been named a runner-up in Iowa’s 2009 Excellence in Education award. More than 70 teachers across the state were nominated for the honor.
By Julie Buntjer , October 14, 2009
Column: District 518 flu prevention efforts in place
WORTHINGTON — At Worthington District 518 schools, we are working diligently to prevent the spread of germs that cause influenza and other illnesses.
By Wendy Donkersloot, District 518 , October 10, 2009
Letter: College president appreciates levy support
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff and students at Northwest Iowa Community College, I would like to thank you for your vote of confidence in supporting the six-cent equipment levy for your community college.
By Bill Giddings, President, Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon, Iowa , October 08, 2009
Mentoring program starts anew in District 518
WORTHINGTON — Studies show that nearly half of all teachers leave the profession within their first five years of teaching.
By Laura Grevas , October 03, 2009
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City girl
I get the question at least once a week, usually from strangers. “You’re from the cities?” They ask incredulously, and sometimes with a slight hint of disgust. “WHY would you want to live here? You must be missing out on a lot back home.” I never really know how to re
Posted by: lgrevas on Oct 4, 2009 at 11:30 AM | EL BLOGO1959: Biking to School
And here's the rest of the 1959 reminder to drivers to be careful for children.
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1959: Reminder: Do Not Squish Small Children
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Sep 8, 2009 at 4:30 PM | Reprint
1959: Odd Photo of School Start
Missing Pieces and Facing the Music
I had my first guitar lesson last night, and it was really neat! I learned (or attempted to learn) three chords, whose names I don't remember, because I haven't memorized them yet. Unfortunately, I also learned I had to cut my fingernails all off. I was vain about my fingernails, which were often m
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Sep 2, 2009 at 11:05 AM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!
1984: Women's Day for Women
Women's Day at Worthington Community College in 1984 included sessions for returning women on personal growth, reading and study skill classes, camp
Moving 5th Grade to Middle School
Last night I attended a public forum hosted by District 518 on some possible facilities changes the district is considering. I believe I managed to hit all the major points in my article here, but because it was late and I'd already written 38 inches of copy, I thought it might be worth it to add a
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Aug 28, 2009 at 3:23 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!
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