Six Tips to Avoid the Summer Slide

Summer slide

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

Young Authors Write Their Own Story

Albert, Ramsey and others discuss characters in their new world

BRING ME TO THE SKY By Willow Ramsey Bring me to the sky and show me what you mean. Bring me where water runs, undisturbed, clean. Bring me a blanket to lay in the sun, Bring me to places where battles were won. I want to go there and see what you see, I want … Read more

I AM 742: Gary Gohman

Gary Gohman, kindergarten teacher at Clearview Elementary School, knew he would someday be in education. His road there was just a little unconventional. Gohman attended St. Cloud State University to earn a degree in teaching secondary math; however, part way through, he changed his mind. Teaching math to high school students just didn’t feel right. … Read more

I AM 742: Nahida Nworen

Nahida Nworen, research, evaluation and assessment assistant for St. Cloud Area School District, has been paving her own path her entire life. Having recently graduated from St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and working with the Mayor’s Office, Nworen involves herself in the community. Nworen moved to the United States from Bangladesh to attend college. It was … Read more

I AM 742: Jonathan Schroden

Jonathan Schroden

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