Students Discover Their Superpower Through Literacy

Dando and students

This summer, South Junior High School Crush Academy students collaborated with Assistant Professor Michael Dando from St. Cloud State University‘s (SCSU) English department on an exciting Lion Man Literacy Project, made possible by a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant through United Way/Partner for Student Success. Under the supervision of Dando, students were able … Read more

Celebrating 10 Years of Digital Learning

Digital Learning group

Digital learning has always been something school districts like St. Cloud Area School District 742 has encouraged and talked about – its importance and how it will educate and prepare students for the 21st century work force. However, in the last year, digital learning has become the mainstream model of education in most schools due … Read more

Just A Carolina Girl Teaching STEM

Dr. LaChanda McGuire

Dr. LaChanda McGuire, new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) integrationist at Discovery Community School and Madison Elementary School describes herself as just a “Carolina girl” from South Carolina. It’s her roots from the South that stirred her passion for education, particularly in the sciences. “I grew up in a home where education was valued,” … Read more

Robotics Unplugged

Ms. Kalthoff coding with students.

By Angie Kalthoff and Dr. Matt Keil Robotics and computational thinking are both a growing area of interest as the global demand continues to expand. St. Cloud Area School District is proud to offer students an opportunity to explore the skills necessary forĀ a technical future. While this looks different at each grade level, it is … Read more