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Grandparents group gives prison parenting workshops
February 2, 2011 MARQUETTE — A program created to help grandparents reach out and teach little ones using just the things they have at home has also extended its reach, this time to inmates at the Marquette County... more »»
Hancock class corrects ‘Jeopardy!’?answer
February 2, 2011 HANCOCK — In teaching his seventh-grade social studies class, Hancock Middle School teacher Matt Griffith is always looking for real-world applications to what his students are learning. more »»
Literacy month a cue to focus on reading
January 26, 2011 BARAGA — Usually the Baraga Area Schools celebrate reading month in March, but with a science fair, sporting tournament and warmer weather, the district decided this year the celebration was moving... more »» 
Fun and learning
January 19, 2011 MARQUETTE — A visit to the library doesn’t always have to be quiet one, according to Sue Danielson, children’s librarian at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library. more »»
Youth writing contest established
January 19, 2011 CURTIS — Submissions are being accepted for the 2011 Student Fiction Writing Contest, sponsored by the Second Saturday Writers’ Group, the Erickson Center for the Arts and the Newberry Senior... more »»
$1,500 WPS scholarship applications available
January 19, 2011 GREEN BAY, Wis. more »» 
Top local teachers grab state awards
January 12, 2011 MARQUETTE — Two local teachers have been honored by the Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education for their work with children in those areas. more »» 
Western U.P. Center teaches using varied events, programs
January 12, 2011 HOUGHTON — More than 11,400 people have been reached through the Western U.P. Center for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education and the number is expected to grow. more »» 
U.P. Children’s Museum has activities aplenty
January 5, 2011 MARQUETTE — While wit, whimsy and wonder are always the order of the day, the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum has a whole host of special programming that varies from month-to-month and... more »» 
GRADING the CHARTERS
December 29, 2010 LANSING — At 9-year-old Anthony Foster’s school in Benton Harbor, students don’t study just reading, writing and arithmetic. more »»
Annual financial aid meeting
December 29, 2010 NEGAUNEE — Negaunee High School will host its annual financial aid meeting for Republic Michigamme High School, Westwood High School, Ishpeming High School, North Star Academy and Negaunee High... more »»
NMU summer job fair
December 29, 2010 MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University will host a summer job fair from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 in the Great Lakes Rooms of the University Center. Employers can register online at www.nmu. more »» 
School wellness scrutinized
December 22, 2010 BIG BAY — For many people, the thought of school lunch brings back memories of mystery meat. But at the close-knit Powell Township School, a new approach to school nutrition has been taken. more »» 
Standout student: Houghton high senior is a top prep scholar
December 22, 2010 HOUGHTON — A senior at Houghton High School has been named a semifinalist for the 2011 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program among nearly 71,000 other applicants. more »»
LEARNING ONLINE
December 15, 2010 LANSING — An increase in online K-12 classes is bringing more equal education opportunities to students across the state, experts say. more »» 
Children’s paper adds holiday fun
December 15, 2010 During the holidays young children think about gifts for themselves, but it’s also a great time to introduce giving to others. Gifts do not need to be expensive to be appreciated. more »»
Remotely operated vehicles:?High tech comes to the classroom
December 15, 2010 HOUGHTON — Remotely operated vehicles aren’t something reserved for scientists deep in the ocean anymore. more »» 
Healing with Coffee
December 8, 2010 MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University students and professors have teamed up with 600 pounds of coffee beans to help out a medical center half a world away. more »»
Schools:?More money not enough to report student information
December 8, 2010 LANSING–A data collection mandate for public schools would get some financial support from legislation awaiting the governor’s approval, but some superintendents worry it won’t be enoug. more »» |
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