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More than 40 call it a career in Elk River Area School District
Work spans range from single digits to 30-plus years by Michael Schoemer District 728 Communications A pair of leaders bid farewell to ISD 728, wrapping up careers marked with leadership, caring for students, innovation and, above all, friendship. Terry Bizal,...
Five notes on the debate about antisemitism at the University of Minnesota
Nothing is simple. Everything is complicated. The state Senate’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee — led by chair Sen. Ron Latz, DFL-St. Louis Park — convened on June 25 in order to spotlight “anti-Israel and anti-Jewish incidents at the University of Minnesota.”. These were the words...
Eight honored with annual awards at ISD 728 schools
Each year, ISD 728 celebrates its staff, volunteers and substitute teachers with the annual staff awards, including a first-time Coach of the Year award. Elementary Teacher of the Year: Erinn Weinmann, Parker Elementary Staff Member of the Year (building): Tracy Ratike, VandenBerge Middle School Staff Member of the Year (district): Gwen Anderson, EL Coordinator ...
Robbinsdale schools teacher rewrites ‘Romeo & Juliet’
Feuding families, sword fights, poison, overdramatic lovers and beautiful language make up the classic story of “Romeo & Juliet.” Shakespeare is often considered one of the greatest if not the greatest writer in the English language. However, Shakespeare is often difficult to understand for a modern audience. Brooklyn Park resident Anthony Bakke is an English teacher at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School who absolutely loves Shakespeare. He loves the challenging language and the timeless plays. But he found that getting teenagers engaged with the text is...
Red Lake Nation College opens first Minneapolis tribal college
The first tribal college in Minneapolis opened in downtown Minneapolis in June to serve Native American students who live outside reservations. Minnesota’s tribal population primarily lives outside reservations, with the Twin Cities accounting for nearly half of the population in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Compass. The Red Lake...
The 2024 Guide to Private and Public Schools in the Twin Cities
This feature was written by Studio MSP writers. While some of our advertisers were sourced, no advertiser paid to be included. In a nutshell: A strong focus on college prep gets 9th–12th graders ready for the next steps in their academic careers. Religious affiliation: Catholic. Ave Maria Academy. Maple...
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