Education
Dr. Bob Pratt shares study tips in "The Academic Warrior"
-Do you know how to study properly? Cook County Higher Education will kick off their first Guest Lecture Series with Dr. Bob Pratt on Tuesday, May 10 at 7 PM.
Early childhood education, economic development and the school referendum
-Cook County Schools ISD 166 is going to voters for approval of a property tax increase to help support and sustain the district’s operations. A small part of what the levy would preserve is money designated for early childhood education: education for kids before kindergarten and support for their families.
Budget and the 4-day school week among decisions pending at ISD166
-Sen. Franken talks jobs, health care and Indian education on WTIP
-During Wednesday morning’s “Daybreak” program Minnesota’s US Senator Al Franken weighed in on the extension of unemployment benefits and health care reform legislation, both to
Cook County Schools ISD 166 on First Thursday
-WTIP’s First Thursday Community Conversations program took a close look at the financial situation and future of the Cook County Independent School District 166.
Broadband application passed over
-Cook County’s first round fiber optic stimulus grant application has not been selected for funding. The Broadband Initiative group received notice about a week ago.
Superintendent makes change to ISD166 to staff cuts
-Among the staff cuts originally listed as a part of budget balancing for Cook County Schools ISD166, was one that should not have been there.
ISD166 to cut staff and programs to balance budget
-The Cook County Schools ISD166 school board needs to make program reductions of $440,000 in school year 2010-11 to balance their budget.
Booster Club names Bob Carter Fan of the Year
-Each year the Cook County Athletic Booster Club picks two community members for the Fan of the Year honor.
Viking girls one of only two non-metro Alpine teams
-Molly Rider finished 23rd Wednesday, in the Minnesota State Girls High School Alpine Ski Meet at Giant’s Ridge near Biwabik.