K-12 EDUCATION
Waubun school getting $1.4 million improvement grant
Waubun, Minn. (WDAY TV) - An area Minnesota school is getting a $1.4 million dollar grant from the state for a major overhaul.By WDAY Staff Reports , July 30, 2010
26 low-performing Minn. schools to split $34M
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Education will announce how $34 million in federal grant money will be spread among 26 of the state's lowest-performing schools.July 29, 2010
School supplies needed to reach goal
(WDAY TV) - There's still time to help pack backpacks for kids whose families can't afford to buy school supplies. In fact, your help is greatly needed.By WDAY Staff Reports , July 28, 2010
Students jump start their careers with hands on course at MSCTC
Fergus Falls, Minn. (WDAY TV) - A handful of kids is getting a jump start on their career. MSCTC in Fergus Falls is offering a two week course for high schoolers, teaching hands on manufacturing skills. The students are on their third day in class and they're quick studies.
By Christina Vaughn , July 28, 2010
Classics convention at NDSU draws hundreds
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Hundreds of high school students from around the country are in Fargo this week for what is billed as the world's largest gathering for students who study the classics.July 28, 2010
WF board member to meet with landowner of site that could be used for a future school
West Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - West Fargo school board members are keeping their options open when it comes to land for a possible future elementary school.By WDAY Staff Reports , July 27, 2010
Science tests scores climb in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The state Department of Education says Minnesota students are posting slightly higher scores in science than a year ago.By CHRIS WILLIAMS , July 27, 2010
Report: ND 12th-best in children's well-being
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A national report on children's health and well-being ranks North Dakota 12th best in the nation. That's down from No. 7 last year.July 27, 2010
ND education panel studying data project
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The chairman of North Dakota's education improvement commission says a new data project will help track how well students do in school and the workplace.July 26, 2010
Reviewers looking at ND pension fund fees
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Two groups of reviewers are looking into the investment fees paid to companies that manage North Dakota's state pension funds.July 23, 2010
ND pension director defends investment assumptions
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota pension official says it's reasonable to expect state pension funds for teachers and state workers to average 8 percent yearly growth over the long term.July 22, 2010
Official: ND pension fund problems can be fixed
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's pension funds for teachers and government workers rose 13.2 percent in value in their last budget year, but the rebound does not offset recent losses, an investment administrator told state legislators on Wednesday.By DALE WETZEL , July 22, 2010
Children get a head start at College for Kids program
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Hundreds of children kids are getting a head start on their future college studies or even future careers at MSUM this summer.By WDAY Staff Reports , July 21, 2010
Entenza: Repeal No Child Left Behind
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - A candidate for governor of Minnesota is calling for the repeal of "no child left behind". Democrat Matt Entenza brought his Great schools Great Minnesota tour to Moorhead to talk about education.By WDAY Staff Reports , July 21, 2010
Local teacher to travel on the National Geographic Explorer ship
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - A local school teacher is one of just six in the nation being recognized by National Geographic.By WDAY Staff Reports , July 20, 2010
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Activities for Constitution Day
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SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE
In today's Grand Forks Herald, you'll find a special section called "Spotlight on Excellence" produced by the Grand Forks Public Schools. It is a great resource f
Get acquainted newspaper activities
Here are a few activities to help your students become familiar with the newspaper. These activities are taken from the following publication: National Newspaper Foundation
NIE Teachers' Resource Fair
Coming Monday, August 17, the Herald will be hosting the annual N.I.E. TEACHERS' Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to noon in the Grand Forks Herald Community Room located at &nbs
Welcome
Welcome to my Newspapers in Education blog. What is Newspapers in Education? It's a nationwide program in which educators use the newspaper to teach a variety of subjects
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