Education commissioner outlines achievement gaps, budget plans
Brainerd DispatchUniversal pre-kindergarten across the state in addition to all-day kindergarten in Minnesota will give students what they need to hit the ground running, said Minnesota Department of...
View ArticleReader Opinion: Proud to home school
Brainerd DispatchWe choose to home-school our kids and am proud that we do. We also recognize that home-schooling is not for everyone and that public schools are very important in providing...
View ArticleReader Opinion: Brown sugar
Brainerd DispatchThree-thousand dollars to the chamber; $44,700 to BLAEDC; $35,000 for computers, etc.; $15,000 to the fair; over $100,000 wage increase for law enforcement!Why are our property taxes...
View ArticleBrainerd's Willert among finalists for Willmar superintendent post
Brainerd DispatchWILLMAR - Five superintendent candidates are being invited to interviews Friday with the Willmar School Board, including current Brainerd School District Superintendent Klint...
View ArticleBrainerd's Willert among finalists for Willmar superintendent post
Brainerd DispatchWILLMAR - Five superintendent candidates are being invited to interviews Friday with the Willmar School Board, including current Brainerd School District Superintendent Klint...
View ArticleReader Opinion: Faulty decision
Brainerd DispatchDistrict 181 School Board Members Chris Robinson, Bob Nystrom, and Ruth Nelson voted wrong in not granting a leave of absence to Mr. Dan Clabo, a science teacher.It is...
View ArticleWillmar invites Willert for second interview
Brainerd DispatchWILLMAR — The Willmar School Board picked superintendent candidates Klint Willert and Jeffrey Holm to return for second interviews on May 4.The board interviewed three candidates...
View ArticleReader Opinion: School board should reconsider
Brainerd DispatchDistrict 181's School Board recently voted incorrectly not to grant a long term and valued science teacher a leave of absence to further his experience and enhance the learning of...
View ArticleProgram location changes within the Brainerd Public Schools for 2015-2016
Brainerd DispatchTo provide relief for classroom space needs in the Brainerd Public Schools elementary buildings, the district on Friday announced program changes for the 2015-16 school year.
View ArticleWillert gets Willmar job offer
Brainerd DispatchIt's a busy week for Brainerd Superintendent Klint Willert, as he ponders one job offer while attending another job interview Wednesday.Tuesday, the Willmar School Board voted to offer...
View ArticleSertoma Club presents check to help with amplification system install
Brainerd DispatchThe Brainerd Area Sertoma Club has devoted themselves to dealing with hearing issues on a local basis for many years.
View ArticleMore schools to join Warrior's Alpine ski and girls' hockey programs
Brainerd DispatchTwo schools will join the Brainerd Warrior's Alpine ski team and one school will join the girls' hockey team this school year.Lake Region Christian School in Baxter and Crosby-Ironton...
View ArticleResidents won't see huge change in Brainerd school taxes
Brainerd DispatchTaxpayers in the Brainerd School District should be pleased when they see their 2016 property taxes, as their statements won't increase as much as they did in 2015.The Brainerd...
View ArticleISD 181 Viewpoint: MakerSpace and technology integration
Brainerd DispatchIt used to happen in the garage or basement - kids tinkering with or taking apart old electronics, hammering together wood pieces or constructing with products like legos or erector...
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