EDUCATION
Rock County 4-H presents awards during annual banquet
LUVERNE — “CSI: Uncovering the Possibilities of 4-H” was the theme for the 2009 Rock County 4-H awards & recognition night Nov. 14. Nearly 160 4-H members, parents, leaders and sponsors attended.
By DAILY GLOBE , November 20, 2009
Editorial: Recognizing Education Week
School districts across this nation have been observing American Education Week since Monday.
By Daily Globe , November 20, 2009
Area students join ‘Smokeout’ effort
ADRIAN — Did you know there are 15 tobacco-related deaths in Minnesota each day? Or that nearly all the body’s organs are affected by smoking?
Those were a few of the trivia displayed Thursday at Adrian High School to educate students about the dangers of tobacco use.
By Laura Grevas , November 20, 2009
Windom, W-WG join renewable energy efforts
WINDOM — Students at Windom Area High School and Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary School are saying YES!
By Laura Grevas , November 19, 2009
Art, music programs growing
WORTHINGTON— The District 518 Board of Education received a report during its Tuesday meeting from the district’s music and art curriculum committees.By Laura Grevas , November 18, 2009
Technology thrives in district
WORTHINGTON — With the kickoff of American Education Week on Monday, district 518 is joined districts across the nation in celebrating their education — and the new technology that comes with it.
By Laura Grevas , November 17, 2009
Some Minnesota educators head west in search of jobs
FARGO, N.D. - Minnesota traditionally produces more teachers than it can absorb.By Dave Olson, INFORUM , November 16, 2009
Education Briefs: Nov. 14, 2009
WORTHINGTON — The Music and Theatre department of Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Worthington campus, will present the Fall Arts Showcase at 7 p.m. Friday in the Fine Arts Theater.By Daily Globe , November 14, 2009
Column: Worthington Middle School in midst of plenty of planning
WORTHINGTON — There is a lot happening at Worthington Middle School these days.
By Jeff Luke, District 518 , November 14, 2009
Graduations: St. Mary's University, Minneapolis
St. Mary’s University, Minneapolis: Worthington: Susan Carol Hagen, master’s degree in education; Paula M. Stock, master’s degree in education.By DAILY GLOBE , November 09, 2009
Education Briefs: Nov. 7, 2009
Worthington native named Best in Class WORTHINGTON — Nicolle Donovan, Worthington, has been named a 2009 Student Achievement Award winner by The Wall Street Journal. Donovan is a student at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa. For details, look in an upcoming issue of the Daily Globe.By DAILY GLOBE , November 09, 2009
Minnesota West's Roesler honored by U of M
Jackson instructor is recognized for career of service, volunteerismJACKSON — Minnesota West Community and Technical College instructor Bob Roesler was among 12 University of Minnesota alumni to receive the Alumni Service Award from the University of Minnesota for his long-time service and legacy of volunteerism.
By Laura Grevas , November 07, 2009
Editorial: Voters face key school votes 
Today may be a low-key election day compared to last year — after all, there was a race for U.S. president and what turned out to be a seemingly interminable U.S. senator showdown in Minnesota — but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot at stake around our region.
By Daily Globe , November 03, 2009
Column: Work continues on flexible learning year
WORTHINGTON — The Flexible Learning Year is an opportunity for schools with many different types of options or direction to be utilized, such as a four-day school week and a 45-day in-school with 15 days off-school over the entire year (year-round approach).
By John Landgaard, District 518 , October 31, 2009
Gifted programming expands in its third year
WORTHINGTON — Just two years ago, Prairie Elementary, one of the state’s largest elementary schools, “had not seen any service, programming, or specific intent toward addressing the needs of the gifted for as long as anyone could remember,” reads a profile of the program written by Kelly Troe, a third-grade teacher who serves as the chairperson for the school’s Gifted and Talented Education Committee (GATE).
By Laura Grevas , October 31, 2009
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1984: Community Ed Gets Victorian
District 518 was offering discounts on ten classes in 1984, in Scandinavian Flatbrod, writing, ballroom dancing, fundamentals of music, matting and
1959: Worthington Kids Go Sledding!
In 1959 the Daily Globe published this photo of kids who had gone sledding in Okabena Heights: Dick Gabe, Dave Hallbeck, Ginny Joe Gabe and Jeffrey
1944: Worthington Schools Offer Metalwork Class
Worthington schools were offering an evening class in metalwork including welding, forging, hot and cold metalwork and sheet metal work in 1944. How
1959: Adrian Amputee Learns to Type
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Nov 13, 2009 at 9:00 AM | Reprint
1944: Worthington Teacher Becomes Red Cross Staff Assistant
Margaret Donahue, daughter of Martha Donahue of Mankato, has arrived in England to serve as an American Red Cross staff assistant, it was announced
1984: Future Voters of America
1984: Three area vocational schools plan to merge
The origins of Minnesota West Community and Technical College, from 1984: Three area vocational schools plan to merge Donna Lee Olson Staff Writer TRACY - Three Area Vocational Institutes announced Monday that they will merge into one regional system. THe merger is intended to improve programs a
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Nov 6, 2009 at 12:00 PM | Reprint1959: Slayton Homecoming Queen
The lovely Gaylene Linberg, then 16, was named homecoming queen of 1959 for Slayton High School.
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