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Legislative notebook: House DFL wants $250 million in property tax relief
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Almost 1 million Minnesotans would receive larger property tax refunds, or their first refunds, under a House Democratic proposal. Rep. Jim Davnie, DFL-Minneapolis...
Posted on 4/3/13 at 10:03 AM
Getting your school news published the easy way - Areavoices Digest #87
It's close to that time. Some kids are chomping at bit, others are looking longingly at the backyard pool wondering where their summer went. Either way, it's inevitable. Over the next couple of days (...
Posted on 8/22/12 at 1:34 PM
The social mission of medical schools
Few would argue that it's the mission of medical schools in the U.S. to produce trained and qualified physicians who can provide needed health care to the American population. But do medical schools...
Posted on 6/29/10 at 6:37 AM
Cities, schools elect their leaders
The votes have been tallied and the top vote-getters in local towns and school board races are likely preparing for their first-go at public office or settling in for another term.By Amy Chaffins , November 09, 2012
District 206 schools celebrate new accountability system
Recently, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) released the 2011-12 results of the new accountability system for Minnesota public schools. The overall results for School District 206 indicate that three elementary schools (Lincoln, Carlos and Garfield) were designated as Reward Schools, and two elementary schools (Miltona and Woodland) were recognized as Celebration Eligible.September 07, 2012
Osakis Public Schools hire six new employees
Five new teachers and a new school district head bookkeeper are on staff at the Osakis Public Schools for the start of the new school year.By Roberta Olson, Reporter , September 07, 2012
The write approach
By Jo Colvin , September 07, 2012
Alexandria Education Foundation awards $25,000 in teacher innovation grants
The Alexandria Public Schools Education Foundation announced the 2012 Teacher Innovation Grant Awards. The foundation awarded a total of $25,000 in support of student-engaged projects that will enrich learning and encourage classroom innovation.June 22, 2012
Brandon, Evansville schools consider academic pairing
Nearly 100 people were in attendance at a meeting at the Brandon School on Wednesday, February 8 to gain insight into the proposed additional academic pairing between the Brandon and Evansville schools.By Tara Bitzan , February 15, 2012
Minnesota schools given a green way to win $5,000
The 2012 EcoChallenge for Education is made available by GreenSneakers and is a free program to help Minnesota schools raise funds! Minnesota schools can help the environment and earn up to 50 cents a pound for all tennis shoes collectedOctober 30, 2011
Help 'Strike Out Illiteracy'
The Echo Press presents the Strike Out Illiteracy Bowling Tournament on Thursday, September 15 at 5 p.m. at Garden Center Lanes in Alexandria.September 02, 2011
Senate committee OKs school pay freeze
Minnesota schools would be forced to freeze pay for two years under a bill that on Tuesday passed its first hurdle.By Don Davis , January 28, 2011
Education Minnesota outlines plan to address achievement gap
Education Minnesota President Tom Dooher outlined a series of steps that Minnesota should immediately take to address the state’s achievement gap.By Staff Report , January 16, 2011
UPDATE 2 P.M. Snow closes some schools in area
Several schools in the Douglas County are closed or will be closing because of bad weather.By Staff Report , December 20, 2010
Schools get federal grants to improve security, safety
Two area schools will soon be getting cameras and other security equipment, thanks to a Secure Our School (SOS) grant.By Celeste Beam , October 20, 2010
Osakis schools facing delayed funding again
For the second year in a row, the state may delay state aid payments to schools, forcing a financially stable school district like Osakis to deal with a half-million dollar state-induced shortfall.By Greta Petrich , August 15, 2010
A 'tree-mendous' Friday
By Al Edenloff , May 05, 2010
Kids to learn all about water Wednesday
April 23, 2010
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