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Duluth Public Schools

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Schools column: Community shares ideas in ‘Think Kids’ initiative
Several months ago, ISD 709 began a community-wide conversation on local education, inviting the public to “think kids” as we take on challenges ranging from budgets to curriculum to school climate.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - For the Budgeteer News - Budgeteer

State rule forces Duluth district to pay costs for special education students in other districts
Under a little-known state rule, Duluth and other districts pay the costs for special education students who open-enroll to other school districts — often with no say in how those students will be educated.
Monday, March, 25, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News

Our view: State can follow Duluth's lead, invest in all-day kindergarten
Then a principal at Homecroft elementary, Bill Gronseth saw with absolute clarity what studies had been touting for years: All-day kindergarten, as opposed to just half-days, gave kids a jump-start on learning and led to remarkable academic success.
Sunday, March, 24, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion

Special education costs squeeze all classrooms
Duluth used $8 million from its general fund last year to pay for special education programs required — but not paid for — by the state and federal governments. That meant taking $800 of state funding from each student and putting it toward special education.
Sunday, March, 24, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News

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Sunday, March, 10, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Community

Column: Students able to put faces to names at Capitol Days
A little over a week ago, I attended the Duluth & St. Louis County at the Capitol event.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - For the Budgeteer News - Budgeteer

Fix sought for Duluth teachers' pension fund
The pension fund for Duluth teachers is one of the worst-funded in the state for public employees, with only 63 cents in the bank for every dollar it will need to pay out.
Sunday, February, 24, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News

Dayton’s budget — by the numbers
500 — Property tax rebate, in dollars, for Duluth homeowners
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion

Bygones for Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013
News Tribune, Feb. 20, 1973
  • The end of an era in Duluth will be marked today with the retirement of Joe Huie from the restaurant to which he has devoted more than 60 of his 80 years. The doors of Joe Huie’s officially close at 6 a.m. today.
    Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News

  • Duluth chefs to team up for Community Garden Program fundraiser
    Chefs from some of Duluth’s most popular fine restaurants will be serving up dishes during an upcoming fundraiser.
    Saturday, February, 16, 2013 - Duluth Budgeteer News - Budgeteer

    Reader’s view: Lack of large reserve fund imperils Duluth schools
    The people of this town deserve to know the truth about the Duluth public school district.
    Sunday, February, 03, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion

    Richard A. Hill
    Richard “Dick” Adolph Hill, 84, of Las Vegas, formerly of Duluth, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in his home after a long courageous battle with bone cancer.
    Sunday, February, 03, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - None

    Duluth schools column: The importance of unity
    As an educator, I am inspired by the astonishing depth and breadth of what Martin Luther King called on us to do to ensure a better world for all children.
    Tuesday, January, 29, 2013 - For the Budgeteer News - Budgeteer

    Duluth educator Vance Hopkins remembered for devotion to education equity with award
    It’s about time. That’s the common sentiment shared by friends, family members and colleagues of the late Vance Hopkins following last week’s announcement that the longtime Duluth educator is this year’s recipient of the Drum Major for Peace Award.
    Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - Duluth Budgeteer News - Budgeteer

    Bygones for Jan. 24
    News Tribune, Jan. 24, 1973 The Duluth Steam Corp. yesterday was granted a variance from county air pollution regulations by the St. Louis County Board of Health.
    Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News

    Gronseth has ‘quiet optimism’ for district
    Duluth Public Schools Superintendent Bill Gronseth has held his position for one year, and Tuesday he gave a state of the district address filled with what he called “quiet optimism.”
    Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News

    Local view: Answers to America’s problems lie in the Bible
    Can you imagine if it was your son or daughter, your sister or brother, or your classmate who was gunned down while sitting in class or while working in school? The grief and anguish would be unbearable. As removed as we were in the Northland from the tragedy in far-off Newtown, Conn., my wife and I watched the news coverage with tears in our eyes.
    Sunday, January, 20, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion

    Local view: We can help the homeless stay warm
    For those of us who call this area home, spending time outdoors is a common, interwoven thread of the fabric of our lives.
    Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - for the News Tribune - Opinion

    DONNA MAE (DAGEN) SWANSON
    Donna Mae (Dagen) Swanson, 92, of Arden Hills formerly of Duluth passed away Sunday, Jan. . 6, 2013
    Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - None

    LOIS M. (LILLEOIEN) HANSON
    Lois M. (Lilleoien) Hanson, 89, of Duluth passed away Saturday night, Jan. 5, 2013 at Solvay Hospice House.
    Tuesday, January, 08, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - None

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