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Minnesota tries own program to measure school success

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota schools have a new way to measure performance, replacing the controversial No Child Left Behind accountability system with the state's own. Education officials say the...

news / education Wed, May 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Three area schools receive state distinction

BEMIDJI - Three Northwood area schools were designated as top performers under the new state accountability system, according to results released Tuesday by the Minnesota Department of Education. TrekNorth, Schoolcraft...

news / local / region / education Wed, May 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Minnesota Department of Education: New ratings aim to accurately portray school performance

The Minnesota Department of Education released new ratings today to gauge student achievement in an attempt to accurately portray school performance -- something the No Child Left Behind law failed...

news / education Tue, May 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Bemidji School Board: Four teachers rehired

Four teachers were rehired at Monday's Bemidji School Board meeting, after their positions were terminated at the April 23 board meeting. After the specialist schedules were made for the 2012-13...

news / local / education Tue, May 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Students in the news

The following students were presented with scholarships from Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig-School May 15: Chad Morrison, Vernon Howard, Mary Budeau, Seth Raines, Ashley Anderson and Mary Goggleye. The following students received 2011-12 Presidential...

news / local / education Sun, May 20, 2012 - 12:00am

The Northome Envirothon Team, from left to right, top row, Jim Schneider (Coach), Carrie Carrigan, Tanyssa Olafson, Justine Frenzel, Caleb Schneider, Tristan Williams; (front): Brandon Schmid. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Area youth compete in Envirothon

BEMIDJI - Students from Northome School participated May 2 in the area VIII Envirothon at Lake Bemidji State Park.

news / region / education Sun, May 20, 2012 - 12:00am

TrekNorth student Maddy Treuer skirts a trailer at the Pine Ridge Reservation during the school's 2011 service trip. Submitted photo

TrekNorth students shine as volunteers

BEMIDJI - While the school year is winding down, final exams are being taken and lockers are being cleaned out, TrekNorth Junior & Senior High School students can pat themselves...

news / local / education Sat, May 19, 2012 - 12:00am

The Bemidji Middle School hosted its 19th annual Career Day Friday afternoon, featured 62 people who spoke about their fields of work. Jaret Wittwer, shown talking to students about dirt bike racing, brought five different dirt bikes used in motocross or cross country racing. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Students learn about careers

The Bemidji Middle School hosted its 19th annual Career Day Friday afternoon, featured 62 people who spoke about their fields of work. Jaret Wittwer, shown talking to students about dirt...

news / local / education Sat, May 19, 2012 - 12:00am

The new building that will house Lakeland Public Television will be built on the northeast corner of First Street and Grant Avenue along Bemidji's south shore. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2013. Submitted schematic Courtesy Lakeland Public Television

Lakeland Public TV unveils plans for new building

BEMIDJI - After securing $3 million in state bonding funds, Lakeland Public Television now is working to raise the remaining funds to construct its new facility. The building, to be...

news / local / entertainment / education Thu, May 17, 2012 - 12:00am

Headwaters Science Center gets new director

BEMIDJI -- The Headwaters Science Center's new executive director has plenty of ideas to help the center continue to grow. The HSC chose Susan Joy, a science enthusiast who has...

news / local / education Thu, May 17, 2012 - 12:00am

Thirty-five American Indian high school graduating students were honored Tuesday at the 23rd annual American Indian Senior Honors Banquet. Bemidji High School Assistant Principal Brent Colligan, left, congratulates Angelia Saice on her achievement. Behind Angelia is her grandmother, Barb Saice. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

BHS holds annual American Indian Senior Honors Banquet

Thirty-five American Indian high school graduating students were honored Tuesday at the 23rd annual American Indian Senior Honors Banquet. Bemidji High School Assistant Principal Brent Colligan, left, congratulates Angelia Saice...

news / local / education Thu, May 17, 2012 - 12:00am

Program for at-risk students earns national awards

BEMIDJI - A local program for non-traditional students recently won two national honors. It's an unusual feat for a small YouthBuild USA program, said Tina Sweatt, the Bi-CAP YouthBuild director...

news / local / education Wed, May 16, 2012 - 12:00am

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources forester Charles Krysel, right, holds a flowering Royalty Crab tree for Ann Hedlund's third-grade class at Lincoln Elementary on Thursday as part of their Arbor Day celebration. The students working with the DNR and the city planted three trees at the Kid's Fishing Pond. This is an annual event for Mrs. Hedlund's class. In the past, trees were planted at Schumunk's Park. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Students celebrate Arbor Day

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources forester Charles Krysel, right, holds a flowering Royalty Crab tree for Ann Hedlund's third-grade class at Lincoln Elementary on Thursday as part of their Arbor...

news / local / education / outdoors Sat, May 12, 2012 - 12:00am

TrekNorth, BHS get ranked among state's best

BEMIDJI - Two Bemidji high schools have been recognized as Silver Medal High Schools for efforts in preparing students for college. According to the U.S.

news / local / education Fri, May 11, 2012 - 12:00am

Sisters Deborah Fisher, 57, left, and Georgia Osmundson, 59, will graduate today from Northland Community & Technical College with their degrees in license practical nursing. It was Georgia who first considered going back to school but said she wouldn't go unless her sister went too. Bethany Wesley | Bemidji Pioneer

'An amazing journey': Sisters set to graduate from Northland College

FOSSTON - Georgia Osmundson had just one request when she was about to enter nursing school. "I said that if I was going to go to nursing school, I'd like...

news / local / region / education Thu, May 10, 2012 - 12:00am

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