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The following column appeared originally in a number of APG of East Central Mn newspapers during August, 2023, including the Morrison County Record, ABC (Anoka/Blaine/Coon Rapids) papers, and several others. Minnesota wisely encouraging students’ creativity, energy and insight “Got a problem? Call a Kid.” That was the name of an article written years […]
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This story originally appeared in the Minneapolis based Star Tribune – copyright Star Tribune Minnesota Legislature doubles funding for teaching students homebuilding skills The program supplies new affordable housing while teaching trades to high school students. By James Walsh Star Tribune MAY 29, 2023 — 4:09PM Students from the GAP School on May 23 cleared the next-door […]
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The following column originally was published by several APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during July, 2023. A great teacher for all kinds of students If you care about learning and teaching, here’s a free gift you can give yourself: Go to the Carleton College website and read some of the many comments about […]
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The following column appeared originally in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers. Published during July, 2023. Good news about teens and jobs Here’s “good news … for teens who want to gain work experience and earn money for expenses or college” and “good news for employers who have summer jobs.” […]
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The following column originally appeared in the Morrison County Record and several other APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during June, 2023. SOAR IS THE RIGHT WORD FOR THESE STUDENTS It’s the time of year where adults wisely celebrate significant student achievement via graduation and artistic, academic and athletic competitions. Today I’d like to honor […]