Saint Anthony
EDUCATION
Alleged incident sparks conflict at Robbinsdale Schools meeting
Once again, the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Directors spent a chunk of its meeting discussing how members talk to each other. At the July 8 board meeting, Director Kim Holmes brought copies of a June 22 Facebook post published by Director Helen Bassett on her public page. Bassett’s post described an alleged incident at an unspecified board meeting. Bassett also shared the post on the MN School Board Directors...
Minnesota Trades Academy gives teens an 8-week crash course in the trades
ROGERS, Minn. — Many kids grow up playing with construction trucks in the sandbox, but driving the real thing isn't as easy as it looks. Fifty seven teenagers from across the Twin Cities got to test their skills on a few construction trucks Wednesday as part of the Minnesota Trades Academy.
Sanders dominates mat at Edison Summer Slam
The Twin Cities wrestling community came together on July 12 for the 2024 Summer Slam, hosted at Edison High School in Minneapolis. On the day of wrestling, Park Center’s Jackson Sanders represented the Northwest Suburban area at the event. Summer Slam is an annual fundraiser for the Edison High School wrestling team to support their expenses. The event, which was free but encouraged donations, included a barbecue for attendees and a slew of wrestling matches that included high-level high school wrestlers and collegiate wrestlers. ...
Opinion: Diversity is everyone’s responsibility
As a student of color, I have often felt an added pressure to be the one to broach issues of diversity and equity. It can feel like it is my responsibility to speak up, my responsibility to lead the way and my responsibility to present these concerns in a way that makes everyone else feel comfortable.
Back-to-School Shopping in Burnsville – Close to it All
As summer winds down, it is already time to start thinking about the days in which our children head back-to-school and what does that mean for us parents, grandparents and caretakers? Back-to-school shopping! Whether you’re looking for the latest fashion trends, school supplies, or dorm essentials, Burnsville, MN, is the perfect hub for your shopping needs. Conveniently located near several major shopping destinations, Burnsville offers a fantastic weekend getaway for families to prepare for the school year ahead.
Top Collegiate Skaters Set for 2024 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships & Invitational
Nearly 200 collegiate figure skaters from across the country will skate at the premier event of the collegiate figure skating season, the 2024 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships & Invitational, July 19-21 in Richfield, Minnesota. At the U.S. Collegiate Championships, full-time, part-time, recently admitted and recently graduated collegiate student-athletes will...
Students, Colleges Honored by NKBA
BETHLEHEM, PA — The National Kitchen & Bath Association has announced a series of awards honoring outstanding students and programs at NKBA-affiliated colleges and universities. The association’s “Excellence in Education Award,” based on student submissions to NKBA’s Student Design Competition, was awarded to Lakeland College, Vermilion, AB, Canada; Century...
It’s Hard to Talk About Inclusion in Physics Classrooms. Meet the Physicists Making Inroads.
Marty Baylor, a physics professor at Carleton College, chaired the APS Committee on Education during the turbulence of COVID-19 lockdowns and the 2020 murder of George Floyd, a Black man killed by a police officer in Minneapolis. In addition to discussing how best to support virtual teaching, committee members raised another concern: Issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) were cropping up in physics classrooms.
Armstrong Legion beats Brooklyn Park in close game
The Brooklyn Park Post 630 and Armstrong Post 251 Legion baseball teams met July 9 at Park Center High School in an eventual 6-4 win for the Falcons. The game was part of the penultimate week of North Hennepin Legion action. Tuesday’s action began in Brooklyn Park’s favor. Maranatha Christian Academy’s Otto Arlt was a reliable force at first base, getting two tags before Justin Walters earned a kill to cap off a good start on the mound. Now at bat, Brooklyn Park loaded the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.