TEACHERS
One Moment in Time
I did not like my first grade teacher. Not one little bit. I am not quite sure why she chose teaching as a profession because I dont think she liked any of us, either. I admit that I went into the ...
Posted on 4/23/12 at 7:11 AM
Legislative notebook: Insurance cap gives state $73 million
By Danielle Nordine A temporary profit cap on health care companies will mean a return of about $73 million to federal and state governments, Gov. Mark Dayton announced Tuesday. Human Services Commi...
Posted on 4/3/12 at 10:46 PM
Dipping My Toes
They say the four stages of living abroad are as follows: Honeymoonits aaaall good! Hostilitythis place stinks with all its corruption and pollution and no English TV! Humorsettling in allows you to l...
Posted on 2/25/12 at 9:19 AM
English Roundtable at the Irish Pub
7:30pm and after a long day in the classroom, what wonderful opportunity does a teacher have but to meet with the most dedicated students at a beloved bar in town, to practice some English i...
Posted on 11/11/11 at 5:08 AM
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 ...
Posted on 3/16/10 at 10:59 AM
Making the grade: Salute to retiring District 518 staff
May 18, 2013
Plan for teachers’ retirement incentive leads board discussion
WORTHINGTON — A draft proposal for a teachers’ retirement incentive was the main topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the District 518 board of directors Tuesday evening.By Jane Turpin Moore , November 20, 2012
As others see it: Last in, first out rules again
The school year has ended across the state. As students enjoy their summer of freedom, school districts are setting plans for who will be teaching them when they return in the fall. Most schools, facing stagnant or falling enrollment and little in the way of financial help from the state, will be laying off at least a few teachers. And as in years past, those teachers will most likely be the youngest, newest teachers, especially those who have not taught the three years needed to achieve tenure.By New Ulm Journal , June 19, 2012
House: Teachers need to pass test
Bill allowing layoffs based on performance is criticizedST. PAUL — Minnesota teachers should know basic reading, writing and math skills before taking over classrooms, a bill the House unanimously passed Monday declares.
By Don Davis , February 13, 2012
In-service day offers teachers cultural development
January 16, 2012
Student teachers ready to graduate
WORTHINGTON – As student teaching for Patty LeBrun and Sarah Steffl is drawing to an end, they have mixed feelings about leaving the classroom they’ve grown attached to, but they are excited to embark on a new teaching journey.November 13, 2011
State: Des Moines district didn't follow directive
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines school administrators could face sanctions from the state for not removing from the classroom two instructors who did not have the appropriate credentials, the Iowa Department of Education said.August 03, 2011
New teacher licenses expected to pass
By Don Davis , January 13, 2011
District 518 welcomes new educators
September 13, 2010
Teaching the teachers
LUVERNE — When you want to teach teachers the best way to get their students to see and experience nature through the eyes of a camera lens, who better to lead the workshop than southwest Minnesota’s native son — famed wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg.
By Julie Buntjer , July 12, 2010
Luverne school board ratifies teachers’ contract
LUVERNE — The Luverne Board of Education ratified the contract for teachers in the district Thursday night, officially ending months of negotiations with local teachers’ union Luverne Education Association.April 23, 2010
Letter: Luverne Education Association explains its position
In the interests of clarifying the LEA position regarding contract negotiations, we the Luverne Education Association submit the following explanation.By Luverne Education Association , February 05, 2010
Area teachers candidates for Minn. Teacher of the Year
ST. PAUL — Laura Alvstad of the Windom Area Public School District and Jeanette Jenson of Worthington District 518 are among 106 teachers who have become eligible for the honor of 2010 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.By DAILY GLOBE , January 26, 2010
Luverne among 25 Minn. districts missing contract deadline
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The state teachers union said Tuesday three more school districts reached contract agreements with their educators in time to meet the state deadline.By Associated Press , January 19, 2010
Mentoring program starts anew in District 518
October 03, 2009
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