Education

Planning for college can be an exciting time for families. Touring your dream school, shopping for your dorm and filling out applications are all milestones in your college preparation process. But, like many other things, the pandemic has changed the way students find their perfect university. No need to worry, certified educational planner, Kate Malczewski from College Connectors shares tips to help ensure students and parents are up to date on all things college related.

Not all change is bad change Read more about Post-Pandemic College Admissions

White Bear Lake Area High School grad Joshua Powell lives by the Golden Rule. Read more about Lessons Learned: For WBLAHS Grad Joshua Powell, Kindness is Key

Mahtomedi High School grads Christian and Aidan Golish will both attend the University of Minnesota - but they're not rooming together. Read more about Lessons Learned: Golish Brothers Say to Control What You Can

Liberty Classical Academy grad Landon Smith hopes to one day join the Air Force and work for Nike or Adidas. Read more about Lessons Learned: Meet Landon Smith, Liberty Classical Academy Valedictorian

White Bear Lake Area High School grad Monte Collins is headed to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Read more about Lessons Learned: WBLAHS Grad Monte Collins Will Serve His Country While Studying Law

The instructors at Mathnasium see the summer as the perfect time for students to bridge the gaps from last school year and start preparing for the next. Read more about White Bear Lake's Best Learning/Tutoring Center Keeps Kids on Track During Summer

Georgia the Lab-mix helps kids. Read more about Meet the Local Dog Who's Helping Kids Learn to Read

Century College’s theater department was founded 51 years ago and has since thrived as a vibrant part of the college experience for many students. Students can earn an Associate of Fine Arts in Theatre degree. Classes include theater appreciation, acting, technical theater and more. Read more about Half a Century Later, No Curtain Call in Sight for Century College's Theater Department

Two Girl Scouts inspired the district's change in approach to mental wellness. Read more about How Mahtomedi Schools Are Addressing Mental Health in Middle School

In 2013, Century College opened a food shelf to help students who were experiencing food insecurity. Faculty and staff soon realized many students were struggling with other basic needs, such as paying tuition and affording stable housing. To help, the college established the Resource and Support Center in 2016. Read more about Century College's Support Center Helps Students Who Are Struggling