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[OPINION] Maybe we shouldn’t be “preparing kids for the real world”

Schools need to replace outdated letter-grading systems with real constructive feedback.

Maya Gjelhaug, Print Editor-in-Chief • May 30, 2024

Over the past few years at Mounds View, there has been a lot of contention over one major policy area: late work. When Robert Reetz became principal two years ago, I remember one of his major concerns...

What is Mounds View doing to recruit more teachers of color?

Mounds View participates in state-wide programs that aim to increase staff diversity in Minnesota, but progress remains to be seen.

Liliana Peleska, Staff Reporter • January 25, 2024

In educational settings, a diverse school staff plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of representation, security, safety and involvement among students of color. Research published in Scientific American...

Mounds View’s own NASA ambassador: Science Teacher Jacob Hairrell

Mounds View Teacher Jacob Hairrell one of 18 U.S. teachers selected for prestigious NASA Astronomy Activation Ambassadors program.

Sidharth Sharma, Debates Editor • January 23, 2024

NASA's Astronomy Activation Ambassadors program, a distinguished initiative for STEM teachers, recently selected Mounds View Teacher Jacob Hairrell, along with 18 other ambassadors, from thousands...

Mounds View teacher’s band brings spunk to the classical music scene

Christina Lang-Deetz, Staff Reporter • December 20, 2023

Mounds View Teacher Lucas Shogren directs orchestra classes during the day, but at night, he plays the cello in his own band. Clocks and Clouds, his band, has played at venues from cafes to First Avenue....

The teacher shortage crisis

In schools around the U.S., the teacher shortage problem has only worsened from the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in schools and students lacking qualified teachers while remaining teachers work harder to pick up the slack.

Lale Akkin, Sidharth Sharma, and Mara Peacock • October 31, 2023