Discovery School Principal Becomes Author to Empower Her Students

Author and Principal Tammy Wilson

In the fall of 2014, Tammy Wilson became the new principal at Discovery Community School in St. Cloud, Minnesota and had plenty on her “to-do” list. Writing a children’s book wasn’t on it – until one day she helped out in the school media center. “The idea for the book came out of a need,” … Read more

What’s It Like: Teaching Advanced Placement

Physics wind turbine

This the second post in the “What’s It Like?” series, sharing the stories of District 742. It would be an understatement to say that Kerry Kopp, the advanced placement physics and chemistry teacher at Tech High School, knows how to challenge his students to expand their curiosity every day. The focus: address students’ curiosity and encourage … Read more

What’s It Like? Teaching English Learners

English Academy

This post is the first in the “What’s It Like?” series, sharing the stories of District 742.   Ms. Michael lays colorful tiles on each table in her classroom.  She is preparing to teach arrays for her Math I class at Apollo High School.  Her class is a little unique, however, because her students are comprised of … Read more

All Stars in the Kitchen

Homemade vinaigrette

You won’t hear many kids say their favorite vegetable is a zucchini. You’re probably lucky to hear them say they like vegetables at all! Yet Food and Nutrition students at Tech High School recently learned from two celebrity speakers the advantages to creating meals that are healthy, quick and delicious. Ava Nebben is a 9-year-old girl … Read more

Career and Tech Ed: Printing in a Digital Age

Nahan presentation

It’s a digital age, right? How could a career in printing be plausible? You might be surprised to see how today’s printing has changed behind the scenes in a digital world. Employees from Nahan, a local printing company, recently visited with South Junior High sixth grade students to help promote career and tech ed [CTE] jobs. The St.Cloud Area School … Read more