Education

• A Conversation About Diversity at UMD

  Duluth, MN (Northlands NewsCenter) -- The University of Minnesota-Duluth opened its doors Thursday to a discussion about diversity, and how it plays into our future.

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  Engaging UMD Students in "Gotta Vote" Effort

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - As the election nears, efforts around the country are ramping up to get voters to the polls. Wednesday, Northland Democrats worked to engage UMD students in the get-out-to-vote effort..

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  Union Leader Visits Duluth School's High Class Sizes

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - Class sizes are a growing concern in Duluth Public Schools.

• $4 Million Up for Grabs to Create Safer Routes to School in Minnesota

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - Four million federal dollars are up for grabs to help create safer routes for children to walk or bike to school.

• UMD Medical School Announces Large Donor Gift

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - An anonymous donor has recently given the largest monetary gift the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth has ever gotten.

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  Students Get Real with the Electoral Process

  Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - One Northland school has put the outcome of the 2012 Presidential race in the hands of their students, by giving them a chance to not only vote, but learn more about the candidates beforehand. And, while these ballots won't be making it to the November polls, the experience is something that teachers are hoping will prepare their students for the real thing.

• Duluth School Closing Due to Water Main Break

  Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) --- The Raleigh Academy of the Duluth Edison Charter Schools will be closing at 11:30am due to a water main break.

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  Future of Esko School Decided By Voters

  Esko, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) --- Voters in Esko have some big decisions to make come November when it comes to the future of their public school. What you need to know before election day.

• UMD Graduate Receives Nobel Prize

  Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) -- A former UMD graduate received a Nobel Prize for chemistry research that has helped other scientists develop better drugs.

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  11.9% Maximum Levy Set for Duluth Public Schools, But it's "Flexible"

  DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - The Duluth School Board set its maximum levy Monday, but it's a percentage, the administration calls flexible.

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