Education in the News

Failed Search For UMD Chancellor Cost $166,000

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The failed search for a new University of Minnesota-Duluth chancellor cost $166,000. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Thursday that University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel announced on Monday that none of the three finalists invited for interviews…

Wisconsin GOP Leader Open To Arming Teachers In Schools

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin’s top legislative Republican says he is open to the idea of arming teachers following the latest school shooting in Texas, while he dismissed as “disingenuous” an offer from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to find common…

2022 Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Awards

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Public School teachers were recognized Thursday at the Gold Star Teacher Award ceremony held at Lincoln Park Middle School. The award presented by the Goldfine family since 2006, is a way…

LSC to Partner with Ascent Aviation on Pilot Program

DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior College announced Thursday that they are partnering with Ascent Aviation in an effort to support the professional pilot program. LSC has worked with Ascent Aviation through the Lake Superior Helicopters…

Ampact Learning Program Looking For Tutors

DULUTH, Minn.-- The pandemic has been forcing students to learn online for quite a while now. That means many of the usual school routines have been disrupted. Potentially causing some kids to fall behind in…

50th Anniversary of Title IX Recognized At UMD

DULUTH, Minn. -- The UMD Athletic Department took the time on Tuesday to assemble a panel of former and current female athletes to continue the education and push the importance about title ix for…

Affinity Plus Tech Drive for Education at LSC

DULUTH, Minn. - Affinity Plus held their third annual Tech Drive for Education at Lake Superior College Tuesday. The tech drive was set up for people to drive up and drop off unused or unwanted…

Congdon Park Bike Rodeo Returns

DULUTH, Minn. - The Congdon Park Bike Rodeo returned Tuesday for the first time since 2019. The Bike Rodeo was a free event for all elementary kids and families in the area to come and…