Education

• How to Prevent Summer Slide, Help Close Achievement Gap

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - It's the end of the school year, and while students are often looking forward to a break, educators are hoping kids don't completely become disengaged.

• Duluth Students Get Books to Prevent Summer Slide

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - Students at Laura Macarthur Elementary went home today with a bag of books.

• New Duluth Assistant Superintendent Crawford's Contract Approved

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - The Duluth School Board approved a two-year contract with Ed Crawford to serve as Assistant Superintendent for the district. Crawford has been serving as interim Assistant Superintendent since February.

• Duluth's Coach Tolo Asks For Specifics of Allegations Against Him

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - The former head coach of East High's boys' basketball team was looking for answers Thursday. The coach asked the Duluth School Board for specific reasons why his contract was not renewed.

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  Mental Health Facility Gains National Recognition

  Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - Each month we lose two children or young adults to suicide or drug overdose. It's an alarming statistic associated with mental health problems across the Northland. A new facility is quickly coming together to help treat our kids and its already gaining national attention. Kevin Jacobsen gets an inside look.

• Students Take Part in Mining Lesson at Hibbing Taconite

  Hibbing, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) -- 6th grade students from Chisholm Elementary School visited Hibbing Taconite and learned about mining.

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  Duluth's Harbor City International School Celebrates 10th Birthday With High Test Scores

  One school that ranked high on the Minnesota Department of Education achievement scores is one of Duluth's smallest. Dave Anderson stopped by to find out what they're doing right.

• UMD Students Return after Week in Washington

  Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) -- 10 UMD students involved in the Student Legislative Coalition, traveled to Washington D.C. last week and met with many lawmakers.

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  Traveling Coast Guard Auxiliary C-School Spreads Safe Boating Message To The Northland And Nation

  Boats galore are already out on Minnesota, Wisconsin and Upper Michigan waters. Even more will head out as the weather continues to warm. That's why this time of year always hosts National Safe Boating Week. Dave Anderson tells us about how the Coast Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Power Squadron, school kids and a country music legend are spreading the word.

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  Advanced Aviation Program Has Chance To Grow

  Duluth, MN The Lake Superior College Advanced Aviation Program has been around since 2000, but with the arrival of Kestrel Aircraft in Superior this past year and Cirrus Aircraft unveiling their new private jet....the program is hoping for a larger movement towards the aviation life.

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