Rochester Public Schools Begin Distance Learning
For now, it is scheduled to run through Jan. 28th
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Search May Begin Soon For New Rochester Schools Superintendent
The School Board may take a vote on a search firm at its next meeting.
COVID-19 Outbreak Forces Southeast MN School District To Go Back Online
Triton Public Schools navigated a tough start to November. An estimated 5% of its enrolled student body tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the district to switch to full-on distance learning.
Do You Know Minnesota’s Top-Rated College? (Surprise: It’s Not The U of M)
I assumed the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities would be top dog, but alas, I was wrong! The number one college is actually right in our backyard (aka in Northfield).
Teachers Warn about Tik Tok Trend
An ongoing Tik Tok trend has done thousands of dollars in damages to Iowa schools and could get students expelled.
Judge Allows Iowa Schools To Issue Mask Mandates
The order halts the Iowa law that prevented local schools from issuing mask mandates for students.
Recommendation: Test Unvaccinated School Kids/Teachers Weekly
Students involved in sports should be tested more frequently.
Two SE Minnesota Counties May Have To Revisit Face Mask Policies
State officials are reviewing the latest recommendations from the CDC.
‘Active Threat’ Closes Large Minnesota School District
The district said all K-12 students will participate in distance learning from home and staff should work remotely.
It Was A Close Call In Byron Schools Referendum
Funds from the $41.5-million referendum would have been used for improvements to sports facilities, kitchens and classroom additions and a new auditorium at the high school.