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An example of the signs in the protest against distance learning.  Photo by Rhonda Silence

A small but passionate protest against distance learning in Grand Marais

With only a one-day notice, a gathering was put together at 5 p.m.

School District 166 - Eagle entrance

ISD166 adopts distance learning model for 2020-2021

School District 166 held another marathon meeting on Thursday, August 13, this time via Zoom.


Teacher Michael McHugh spoke in favor of starting the year with distance learning. Photo by Rhonda Silence

School board struggles with decision on return-to-school

After an hour of emotional public comment and nearly three hours of discussion and debate, the School District 166 school board ended its August 6 special meeting with a tentative decision to proceed


School District 166 - Eagle entrance

School District 166 seeks family input for return-to-school planning

School District 166 is also conducting a survey to help it finalize plans for returning to school under Minnesota’s Safe Learning plan and CDC guidelines.


Superintendent Bill Crandall and ISD 166 board member Carrie Jansen at the July 28 board meeting. Photo by Rhonda Silence

With governor's announcement, local schools can continue planning for fall

Governor Tim Walz and other Minnesota state officials unveiled a plan this afternoon to reopen schools this fall during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Summer Theater Camp was held outdoors this year - Photo courtesy of the Grand Marais Playhouse

Grand Marais Playhouse moving back to office as lease negotiations continue

The Grand Marais Playhouse is moving its operations back into the front office of the Arrowhead Center for the Arts--for now, at least. 
 

ISD 166 photo by CJHeithoff

School District 166 looking at different scenarios for school in the fall

The School District 166 school board has a lot on its plate right now--the school is in the midst of negotiations with the Grand Marais Playhouse on its lease for the Arrowhead Center for the Art

School District 166 - Eagle entrance

ISD 166 teachers union supports systemic change to eliminate racism

The School District 166 teachers union, known as the Cook County Education Association (CCEA), issued a statement on June 12, clearly stating that it supports systemic change to eliminate racism.