Preschool: Preparing for an Academic Future

Preschooler reading

Preschool, the precursor for the big step into kindergarten, is another important decision parents make among the multitudes of decisions along their child’s educational pathway. St. Cloud Area School District helps make the decision easy and the process seamless. Studies show that preschool has a big impact on preparing children for kindergarten as well as … Read more

Kindergarten Enrollment: You May Not Be Ready, but Your Child Is

Enrolling in kindergarten.

It’s that time of year again! Parents of soon-to-be kindergartners may start biting their nails with anxiety about getting their child enrolled in kindergarten. Although walking through the door at the Welcome Center may seem nerve-wracking, parents can rest assured that the Welcome Center staff are experts! Kindergarten enrollment is under way at District 742. The staff at the … Read more

Still Educating in Retirement

Sometimes education is a lifelong passion. Mary Jane Brewster, even in retirement, is still educating teachers, counselors and other educational staff on the importance of how to help kids get along better. Brewster worked in St. Cloud Area School District for 26 years as a counselor. While at Lincoln Elementary, she piloted a program called … Read more

What’s It Like: Teaching Talent Development

Talent Development Heather Ebnet

I wonder . . . Heather Ebnet, a District 742 teacher on special assignment for the Young Scholars program, has an entire wall of post-its filled with “I wonder” statements from her students. She calls it her “wonder wall.” It is this wonder wall that helps to inspire kids to create projects. Students in the … Read more