Duluth Edison Charter School Archives

Raleigh Academy Received $20,000 Grant for Outdoor Education

"Our kindergarten teachers are going to be totally reworking how they approach teaching the standards," said Katie Ruhland.

August 12, 2023

Drew Kerner,

DULUTH, Minn. — As the kids get ready for the school year, one charter school is looking to bring students outside the classroom. Duluth Edison Charter School Raleigh Academy received a $20,000 grant from the MN Department of Education for outdoor education for kindergarteners. The Playscape will feature a sand pit, a water pump, and even a mud kitchen. Construction…

Kids Shop Til they Drop with Cops for Christmas

10th annual Shop with a Cop brought 32 kids and 22 officers to Target.

December 17, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday 22 Duluth Police Officers were able to make this Christmas one to remember for a special group of kids. The Duluth Police Department held their 10th annual Shop with a Cop event at the Target up the hill. Each of the 32 children was given a $200 gift card to pick out anything for themselves or…

DECS Students Sing in the Sun

Duluth Edison Charter Schools put on Spring Concert in Leif Erickson Park

May 14, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Many Northlanders were out enjoying the summer-like temps on Monday. Many spent the day at the Leif Erickson Park listening to students sing, in what seemed to be one of Duluth’s many summer festivals. It was sort of a pre-music festival as students from Duluth Edison Charter schools put on their Spring Concert, taking audiences on a trip…

Duluth Edison Charter Schools to Create Alumni Program with New Celebration

Coffee Conversation: DECS Alumni and Third Decade Celebration

February 5, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Edison Charter Schools is celebrating several years in the Northland. While marking that milestone, they’re hoping to build school spirit through alum. Bonnie Jorgenson, the Head of Schools, says this is important in order to build a school community that lasts a lifetime. This past year, the school is entering its 21st year, so the new…

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