Carissa Hopkins-Hoel 
This is the second in a two-part series of preparing to be college and career ready. It’s October Knowledge Month and there are a lot of advantages to applying to college in October. The largest advantage is the waiving of application fees by many colleges and universities around the state. The second, FAFSA (Free Application for … Read more
October is College Knowledge Month, and it’s the one time of year when college campuses around the state and elsewhere waive their application fees. Both Apollo and Tech counselors in District 742 are in full swing conducting one-on-one meetings with all of their seniors. Rick Larson, guidance counselor at Apollo, says, “I love this time of year.” … Read more
Education is a lifelong journey, even for teachers. It is one of the reasons why District 742 wants to stay ahead of the game. Today, Apple education development executive, Charles Duarte, is tutoring teachers on the latest technology while using their new Mac laptops. Duarte asks the teachers, “What is the willing drive for change?” A … Read more
It’s the fourth annual Discovery Theater Day at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and one group of Discovery Community School students are on a scavenger hunt. However, these students get a surprise right away. The stage they are standing on begins to lower them down under the stage where many of the props are stored. … Read more
As you walk into any Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) class in District 742, children and parents are engaging in numerous activities. It’s no different in the Art, Science and Music Sampler class for 3 and 4-year-olds. There is a small hum in the room, but not the kind of hum that says there are a … Read more