Education

Inspired by her teacher, Math & Science Academy Senior Lily Swanson plans to continue her science education in college. Read more about Senior Spotlight: Lily Swanson Seeks Future in STEM

Homeschooling isn’t for everyone, but these Woodbury families are proving that a homeschool life can be a wild success—and full of joy. Read more about 'Homeschooling is Our First Choice': Woodbury Families Find Joy in Learning at Home

Project Lead the Way courses at East Ridge High School give students skills for a head start in the engineering field. Read more about Project Lead the Way Gives Woodbury Students Head Start in Engineering Careers

"Educated" is the true story of a sheltered childhood and finding a way out. Read more about Book Recommendation: Tara Westover's 'Educated'is a Gripping Coming-of-Age Tale

Sylvan Learning brings us back-to-school with a by the numbers breakdown. Read more about Back-to-School Facts from Sylvan Learning

Woodbury High School senior stresses the importance of a balanced schedule, "so you don't go crazy." Read more about Senior Spotlight: Jonathan Torrence's Advice? 'Don't Work Too Hard'

DPC Community Center serves adults age 50+ from Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Newport, Afton and a few other small nearby communities. Read more about Community Center Offers Plenty of Ways for Seniors to Get Involved

The new owner of Stepping Stones Early Learning Center has a heart for early-childhood education. Read more about New Stepping Stones Owner Seeks to Provide 'Safe, Caring and Exciting Learning Environment'

Catching up with new East Ridge High School activities director Sara Palodichuk. Read more about New East Ridge Activities Director Wants to Help Students Develop Life Skills

“In middle school, we were required to read a short story called ‘Flowers for Algernon,’ a story about a not-so-bright man undergoing surgery to become a genius,” explains East Ridge High School senior Julie Ma. “During the unit, we had a one-versus-one style debate on whether it was wise for Charlie to undergo the surgery or not.”

For Julie, this classroom book discussion, styled as a debate, was eye-opening. “I found that making arguments and listening to my opponent’s arguments was both interesting and exhilarating, so I wanted to pursue debate in high school,” Julie explains. Read more about Undebatable Fun