St. Cloud Area School District 742 recently partnered with the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA to include water safety into the curriculum for second grade students at Madison Elementary School and Talahi Community School. The program was able to launch largely in part because of a donation by Gate City Bank and Pilgrim’s Pride (through … Read more
Back in 2017, Partner for Student Success (PFSS) facilitated a community-wide team, led by the SEARCH Institute to develop a strategic plan for student success in the St. Cloud Area. The work, over time, adjusted according to findings, continued development of the network and gathered information. As a result, in 2019, St. Cloud Area School … Read more
Students with special needs are acquiring new skills to ready themselves for the workforce after high school thanks to the new PAES (Practical Assessment Exploration System) Lab at Apollo and Tech High Schools. The lab is a simulated work environment where students can explore interests and discover strengths. “There are five different areas that PAES … Read more
Nick Wells, paraeducator at Lincoln Elementary School, had no thoughts of working in education. His career was retail management. However, his wife (a teacher) noticed how well he interacted with his customers – particularly kids – and suggested that he switch careers to education. It’s a decision he’s never once regretted. “I’ve always been a … Read more
Advanced classes require some “out-of-the-box” learning and teaching. Three advanced language arts teachers: Kelli Mauer at Kennedy Community School, Courtney Schumacher at South Junior High School and Morgan Barrett at North Junior High School are the perfect example of how teaching in an unconventional way can spur intentional engagement. Three years ago, Mauer, Schumacher and … Read more