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Osage, IA · Education
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Rethinking the fundamentals of education
Our founding fathers believed public education was vital for the young republic. Thomas Jefferson argued that an educated electorate was essential for self-government to succeed and resist tyranny. As we celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary, the fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic have served us well. Our modern-day Thomas Jeffersons...
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Red Wing Schools Lockdown Protocol
Safety is Red Wing Public Schools top priority, and this week they are reviewing the LOCKDOWN protocol. A LOCKDOWN is called only when an active threat or hazard is inside or immediately approaching the building. During a LOCKDOWN, classroom doors are locked, lights are turned off, and everyone moves out...
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Albert Lea Public Schools preparing for cost-cutting school closure
(ABC 6 News) — District officials with Albert Lea Public Schools have noticed a declining trend in their enrollment. Now, the district will consider which of three elementary schools will close as part of a cost-saving tactic. Hawthorne, Lakeview, and Sibley elementary schools are the schools that could face closure. According to Superintendent Steven Heil, […]
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New RPS plan focuses resources on 13 student change projects
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester Public Schools has approved a new strategic plan that focuses on 13 specific projects aimed at improving student outcomes over the next four years. The School Board approved RPS 2030 on Tuesday. The plan is organized around four priorities: Challenging Learning, Purposeful Pathways, Supportive Communities...
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Game of the Week: Lewiston-Altura and Southland meet for a rematch in final week of regular season
(ABC 6 Sports) — Local high school football teams are gearing up for their final week of the regular season and that includes our ABC 6 Game of the Week featuring a rematch between Lewiston-Altura and Southland in Adams. The two teams first met right at the start of the season in Week 0 due […]
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Former Northfield superintendents urge ‘yes’ vote on school fund amendment
Two former Northfield Public Schools superintendents are urging voters to support a proposed constitutional amendment that would increase the money Minnesota schools receive from the state’s Permanent School Fund. Dr. Matt Hillmann, now executive director of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators, and Dr. Chris Richardson, who led the...
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Vote yes for our kids
Due to a reduction in federal funding, our Winona Area Public Schools will be facing a financial shortfall and are being forced to make cuts that negatively impact the education of our local students. Class sizes are already large, making it increasingly difficult for teachers to do their jobs. A yes vote on the renewal of the current levy will allow our schools to maintain critical teaching positions throughout the district. If you feel education is important, please turn your ballot over and vote yes for the future of our Winona children. Your support is much appreciated.
Owatonna People's Press
OPS School Board candidates support phone restrictions in schools, want limits on AI-use in classrooms
Shown are Damian Baum, Darren Albers and Ann Miller. Ahead of the upcoming school board elections, candidates Darren Albers, Damian Baum and Ann Miller explained their positions on technology in the classroom and funding amid budget cuts and elaborated on their primary focus should they be elected. Darren Albers Darren Albers has worked as an information specialist and platform engineer with Federated Insurance for 19 years. He came to Owatonna after attending college at Dakota State University in Madison where he received a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences with a minor in mathematics. He has a daughter who is currently in the seventh grade at Owatonna Middle School, where she is involved in soccer and dance. They have hosted three exchange students and he considers the three girls family. Albers is on board with the recently introduced cell phone policy, but believes that it could be expanded in the interest of socialization and to expedite passing time. “Teachers are there to teach and students need to be there to listen, and phones are a distraction. We’ve heard that teachers indicating they’re getting much more responsiveness and respect from their students because they’re paying attention,” Albers said. “I think students should
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Albert Lea Schools to hold meetings on elementary school closure plan
(ABC 6 News) – Albert Lea Area Schools is holding a series of meetings starting Tuesday regarding plans to close one of the district’s elementary schools. Superintendent Steven Heil said dropping attendance and lower grades led to the school board’s decision to close a school, hoping to better utilize campus capacity at other schools. Community […]
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Carleton students join hundreds in ‘No Kings’ protest
About 500 people flocked to Ames Park in Northfield to rally in favor of voting early. It was cool and windy Saturday morning on Mai-Fête Island as students from Carleton College ate doughnuts, talked to local DFL candidates and worked on signs reading “No Kings” and “Power of the People.” A few hours later, they were among a crowd of more than 500 protesters in downtown Northfield. “It’s so great to see that I’m not alone, and that it’s going to be OK,” said Kate Boye-Williams, a sophomore at Carleton. “There’s all these people here that at the very least disagree with what’s going on. It’s great that there’s other people that think this, and it makes a difference.” Boye-Williams, originally from Connecticut, was one of more than a dozen students and community members present at a warm-up event leading up to the No Kings: Vote Early rally in downtown Northfield Saturday afternoon. Kaye Boye-Williams said her parents, both university professors, used to take her to protests when she was little. Here, she works on her sign she’d later take down to Ames Park. Juniors Lizzie Appelbaum and Rivers Curry helped organize the warm-up rally. Several DFL candidates made an
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Byron spoils Kasson-Mantorville senior night
Jordan Heimer had two rushing touchdowns for Byron in the 37-7 road win against Kasson-Mantorville. Kasson-Mantorville’s senior night was spoiled in a 37-7 defeat against Byron last Friday night. Byron got on the board first with a 34 yard passing touchdown with Elijah Rodemeyer connecting with Keaton Hansen in...
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Cotter student commended by National Merit
Cotter Schools Principal Evan Howard announced that Carter Knuesel has been named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 34,000 students nationwide are being recognized as Commended Students for their exceptional academic promise. These students are among the top 50,000 scorers who entered the 2027 competition by taking the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
St. Peter Herald
Everett Pettis, Lily Prunty crowned Homecoming royalty
Before the Saints football team hit the field to take on Albert Lea, St. Peter Public High School Homecoming Court lined up in front of the bleachers to be inducted into the pantheon of Homecoming Royalty. Everett Pettis and Lily Prunty were crowned St. Peter High School’s Homecoming King and Queen on Friday, Oct. 9 ahead of the Saints football game against Albert Lea. Everett Pettis was crowned the 2022 Homecoming King by last year’s King Amar Daidzic and Lily Prunty was coronated Homecoming Queen by former Queen Macey Portner. The pair were selected from a court of 10 candidates including king candidates Alex Korir, Ryan Moelter, Finley Olson, and Zakir SayidNour, as well as queen candidates Audrey Menning, Sammy Rubischko, Lyric Ruble, and Noelle Simonette. Alex Korir, Everett Pettis, Ryan Moelter, Finley Olson and Zakir SayidNour line up awaiting to see who will receive the crown of St. Peter’s 2025 Homecoming King. (Left to right) Noelle Simonette, Lyric Ruble, Audrey Menning Sammy Rubischko, Lily Prunty line up to see who will be crowned Homecoming Queen. The coronation and subsequent victory over Albert Lea capped off an eventful Homecoming Week of dress up days and activities for St. Peter St.