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Clint Turnage, wildlife biologist with USDA wildlife services, loads syringes with the Jansen (Johnson and Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine at a FEMA run mobile COVID-19 Vaccination clinic at Biddeford High School in Bidderford, Maine on April 26, 2021. Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images / TNS
Public health workers generally agree that reaching people who haven t gone out of their way to get a COVID-19 vaccine, but who would get one if it was convenient to them, is likely the surest way out of the pandemic. The Herald s Hannah Shirley reports that to do this, they have reiterated the same message as frequently as possible: the vaccines are safe and effective, and once fully vaccinated, you may begin to safely return to some normal activities. As local public health workers focus has shifted to reaching this population, much of their work has included debunking misinformation regarding th
Problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creative outlet highlighted as important benefits of art education Written By: Pamela D. Knudson | 8:00 am, May 8, 2021 ×
Mary Kulas (right) is coordinator of the Artist in the Classroom program, which started in Grand Forks public elementary schools in 1993. In this Herald file photo, she works with part-time artists Terri Berg (background) and Karla Nelson on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the program s office at Ben Franklin Elementary School. Photo by Eric Hylden/Grand Forks Herald
Even though the full-time coordinator of the Artist in the Classroom program will remain employed with Grand Forks Public Schools next year, the program itself has been eliminated.
After reversal on teacher cuts, Grand Forks School Board members cite rushed pace, lack of information
On April 12, the Grand Forks School Board voted 6-3 to cut seven teaching positions in an effort to reduce the district s budget. In a surprising decision a week later, the board reversed its decision and canceled the cuts. Why did board members change their minds? Written By: Pamela D. Knudson | 7:00 am, Apr. 28, 2021 ×
Maura Ferguson testifies during a Grand Forks School Board meeting on April 12, 2021. Testimony was gathered that evening prior to the board s decision to cut seven positions – a move the board reversed a week later. Photo by Eric Hylden/Grand Forks Herald
watch live Grand Forks school system administration determined that it was in the best interest of the teachers involved to not proceed with the reduction-in-force process this school year based on the discussions of the School Board in executive session,” Superintendent Terry Brenner told the Herald on Tuesday morning in a prepared statement.
The School Board adopted the recommendation by a 6-2 vote. Board President Amber Flynn, Jackie Hassett, Chris Douthit, Bill Palmiscno, Shannon Mikula and Cynthia Shabb voted for the recommendations. Doug Carpenter and Jeff Manley voted against the district’s request. Board Vice President Eric Lunn was not in attendance.