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Last Updated: Feb 25, 2021 08:53AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Video: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day extended to a week after tough year

Feb 25, 2021 08:53AM ● By Editor

As thousands of school bus drivers went above and beyond the call of duty in the last year, Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed a week of appreciation for them this year. By Sarah Danik of Fox 9 News - February 24, 2021

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Video: Minnesota Department of Health introduces new Youth Testing Campaign

Feb 25, 2021 06:56AM ● By Editor

The Department of Health introduced the new Youth Testing Campaign Wednesday. While it is not a requirement of families, health officials said testing every two weeks is highly recommended—adding that there are a number of ways families can get tested. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - February 24, 2021

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Enrollment in Minnesota public schools declines 2% vs. last year

Feb 19, 2021 01:51PM ● By Editor

Due to COVID-19, enrollment in public schools has decreased; highlights need for education budget provision to address pandemic enrollment loss. From the Minnesota Department of Education - February 19, 2021

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Video: New report addresses pandemic's impact on childcare in Greater Minnesota

Feb 19, 2021 05:54AM ● By Editor

The report released by the Center for Rural Policy and Development Thursday said there has been a decrease in both family child care providers and day care centers within Greater Minnesota over time. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - February 18, 2021

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Walz: Students can return to middle, high school buildings Monday

Feb 17, 2021 01:37PM ● By Editor

Minnesota school districts will be able to reopen their middle and high school buildings to students starting Feb. 22. By Elizabeth Shockman and Mark Zdechlik of Minnesota Public Radio News - February 17, 2021

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Cook County ISD 166 February 18, 2021 School Board Meeting

Feb 16, 2021 05:02PM ● By Editor

The School Board of I.S.D. 166 will meet for a Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. From Cook County Schools - February 9, 2021.

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More worries about student mental health as school year continues

Feb 16, 2021 07:07AM ● By Editor

Minnesota districts are welcoming groups of learners to the classroom as a new study shows that distance learning is affecting student mental health. By Diane Sandberg of KARE 11 News - February 16, 2021

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Cook County Middle School Pivot to Hybrid

Feb 12, 2021 04:34PM ● By Editor

Attached is an announcement from Cook County Schools regarding the middle school pivot to hybrid learning. From Cook County Schools - February 12, 2021.

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Spring Online Driver's Education Class

Feb 09, 2021 12:00PM ● By Editor

Cook County Community Education will be offering the classroom portion of Driver Education online. From Cook County Schools - February 9, 2021.

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MSHSL announces details for winter high school tournaments amid COVID-19

Feb 05, 2021 06:45AM ● By Editor

The biggest change to come out of Thursday’s meeting is a change of venue for several activities, and reducing the amount of teams and individuals competing in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. By Jeff Wald of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - February 4, 2021

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