And suddenly, here it is. The end of the school year! Students, and even parents, welcome the change in their busy academic schedules and look forward to more free time. Yet, teachers and parents alike worry about the infamous “summer slide” — the academic loss that often takes place over the summer months when students … Read more
1994 Tech High School grad, Jonathan Schroden, always had a knack for science. Chemistry and the physical sciences came naturally to him. So when he went on to attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth, he knew his focus would be in chemistry and physics. After finishing his undergraduate degree, he went on to Cornell University where … Read more
What do you do with leftover construction materials? Build dog houses, of course! Students in Sara Laudenbach’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course at North Junior High School built sheds last spring for their service learning project. They built one shed for the school and will now sell additional sheds to help buy supplies for future … Read more
No junk food addicts here! Some students at South Junior High School are taking their health very seriously, thanks to physical education teacher, Kaitlyn Frenchick. In the Spring of 2018, Frenchick started Zero Hour, the time before first period of each day when students can come into the weight room and work out on ellipticals, treadmills, and … Read more
Guest Bloggers: Kathryn Herrboldt and Angie Kalthoff All over St. Cloud Area School District students are integrating technology with learning. It is a vital step in the learning process as it prepares today’s students for tomorrow’s society. While secondary students use MacBooks and iPads for learning, elementary students use robots such as Dash and Dot, … Read more
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