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Project Green Fleet partnership fits area school buses
School buses serving Crookston public schools and Tri-Valley Head Start Program have been fitted with federally approved filters and catalyst mufflers to reduce engine emissions by as much as 50 percent.By Herald Staff Report , November 19, 2009
GF schools receive district accreditation
The Grand Forks School District and the city’s 18 public schools received a five-year accreditation Wednesday night, highlighting both district strengths and important next steps for improvement.By Ryan Johnson , November 18, 2009
Minnesota teacher catches flak for posting test scores
The Minnesota Department of Administration says a Northfield High School teacher who publicly posted test scores was violating state law protecting student data.By Associated Press , November 16, 2009
‘Smart’ boost to local classrooms
In most ways, Miles Rodacker’s enriched geometry class at Central High School last Thursday seemed like a typical math course, with students following along in their textbooks and jotting down notes and formulas as their teacher spoke.
By Ryan Johnson , November 14, 2009
GF schools seek accreditation
The Grand Forks School District has become a candidate for the nationally-recognized AdvancED District Accreditation. To earn the accreditation, the district must meet the set standards, implement a continuous process of improvement and host an external review team every five years.By Ryan Johnson , November 14, 2009
GF schools to honor American Education Week starting Monday
Public schools in Grand Forks will feature a number of special events this week to commemorate American Education Week, which is Monday through Nov. 21.By Ryan Johnson , November 14, 2009
Student joins S.D. school board
Seth Lopour, the newest member of the Stanley County School Board, has many of the same concerns as his fellow board members: improving academics, expanding access to extracurricular activities and balancing the budget.By David Montgomery , November 14, 2009
Former Minnesota teacher sentenced for sex with student 
NEW ULM, Minn. — A former teacher at Sleepy Eye Public High School has been sentenced to six months in jail and 15 years probation after admitting to having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old female student.
By Associated Press , November 12, 2009
Local school district plans Veterans Day celebration
North Dakota’s May-Port CG School District is hosting its seventh-annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Tuesday, an event open to the public that honors local veterans and military service.
By Ryan Johnson , November 07, 2009
GF School Board looks at superintendent’s performance
A Grand Forks School Board committee commended Superintendent Larry Nybladh’s performance this school year, pointing to his handling of lengthy teacher contract negotiations and President Barack Obama’s controversial school speech.
By Ryan Johnson , November 04, 2009
Man, 66, arrested for exposing self to Fargo school bus riders
Fargo police say a 66-year-old man was arrested Tuesday and accused of exposing himself to students who were on a school bus for student with disabilities.
By Associated Press , November 04, 2009
Moorhead narrowly defeats school levy
After a suspenseful evening, the final tally came in 117 votes short of passing, with 50.7 percent voting “no” and 49.3 percent in favor of the levy. A total of 8,273 votes were cast.
By Mila Koumpilova , November 04, 2009
New Fargo high school on schedule
Davies High School is scheduled to open in 2011. Principal Jeff Schatz, a former Grand Forks school administrator, says the recent stretch of rainy weather has not caused any significant construction delays, and crews are still pretty much on schedule.
By Associated Press , November 02, 2009
Campaigning winds up for local Minnesota elections Tuesday
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie says he expects nearly half a million Minnesotans to vote on Tuesday for municipal offices, school boards and school levies.
November 02, 2009
VALLEY SOUND: The future of GF schools' music and theater arts facilities
More than $10 million dollars to complete two physical projects. Drastic improvements to the current music and theater arts facilities at Red River and Central High Schools. And, of course, possible issues that need to be worked out before anything can begin. All that and more was discussed Tuesday during the Grand Forks School Board's facilities committee meeting, which gave a consulting firm a chance to explain what they think the district needs to do to the facilities and why this needs to happen.
By Ryan Johnson , October 29, 2009
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