Education in the News

Duluth East Student Charged In Ammunition Scare

DULUTH, Minn. - The student accused of bringing ammunition to Duluth East High School and forcing a lockdown there is now charged with a felony. The 16-year-old boy, who authorities previously said was 17 in error, was in the Arrowhead…

Democratic-Backed Underly Elected Wisconsin Schools Chief

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Jill Underly rode support from the state teachers’ union and an overwhelming financial advantage to win election as Wisconsin superintendent of schools. Underly defeated Republican-backed Deb Kerr in Tuesday’s election. Underly is superintendent of the rural…

Congdon Park Elementary Students Syrup Making Process

DULUTH, Minn. --   Today Congdon park elementary students learned what it takes to make maple syrup. The instructional course took up the entire day and involved grades K-5. Each of the different stations has its…

School Closings, Delays for Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021

Duluth Public Schools - Closed Hermantown Public School District - Closed Lake Superior School District - 2 hour delay Lakeview Christian Academy - Closed Proctor Public Schools - Closed South Shore Schools - 2 hour delay South Ridge School -…

Some Iron Range Schools See A Drop In Enrollment

AURORA, Minn. - Multiple Iron Range public school districts are still being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are reporting a decline in enrollment because of the ongoing health crisis. It's not uncommon for…