Sometimes a great idea is sparked, and with a little passion, that idea can grow into something spectacular. PAKRAT (People And Kids Reading A Lot Together) Roll N Read was the idea of Talahi teacher, Sara Martini, after visiting a national conference in Washington, D.C. where another similar idea was already up and running. Martini … Read more
Apollo High School social studies teacher and head football coach, Justin Skaalerud, strives to educate his players on the importance of giving back to the community. It is this effort that has instilled in his players a sense of responsibility. These athletes not only value being successful on the field and in the classroom, but … Read more
Any good educator will tell you that service learning is an effective way to connect students to learning goals while engaging them in their surrounding community. And nearly all students who have participated in service learning will tell you that it is a meaningful experience that truly makes an impact. But few can boast a … Read more
Amber Wiese feels that she has an umbrella view of the St. Cloud Area School District . She has a 5th grader, Dominic, at Madison Elementary in the Chinese Immersion program; an 8-year-old, Amara, in special education at Kennedy Community School; and a 3-year-old, Morgan, in preschool at Kennedy. A recent graduate from St. Cloud State … Read more