Week in Review: Marijuana Busts, iPads for Students, Rock 'n' Roll Revival
Northfield Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.
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Sunday, February 3, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Sit-Down with the Superintendent
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss iPads for Students
In this video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about the upcoming public meetings to discuss leasing and distributing tablet computers to the district's students.
In this video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about the upcoming public meetings to discuss leasing and distributing tablet computers to the district's students. The proposal includes a 1:1 tablet computer initiative for students in sixth through 12th grade and a pod-based approach at elementary schools using a ratio of one device for every three and a half students. Faculty and staff have been using tablets—iPads—this school year. The school board last year approved a plan to integrate tablets into the district. District officials were hopeful to eventually get a tablet in the hands of every student. The meetings, both to be held inthe Northfield High School auditorium, are scheduled for: The earliest the board could vote on the …
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Thursday, January 3, 2013
Sit-Down with the Superintendent
Proposed Calendar Changes, iPads and Eagle Bluff Trip Get Public Meetings
In this week's video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about the upcoming meetings
In this week's video, Superintendent Chris Richardson talks about the upcoming meetings to talk about Transformational Technology (iPads for students and staff), the proposed modified "balanced" calendar and the Eagle Bluff trip for seventh-graders. Northfield Public Schools will host a series of public meetings during January and February to get community feedback regarding the three aforementioned topics coming before the Board of Education. The meeting schedule is as follows: Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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nicole Linder
11:52 am on Friday, January 4, 2013
It's important. Will you sign it too? Here's the link: http://www.change.org/petitions/northfield-mn-school-board-say-no-to-starting-the-2013-school-year-in-mid-august more ›
Thursday, December 27, 2012
District Hosting Public Meetings to Discuss iPads, School Calendar, Eagle Bluff Trip
A series of community meetings will be held to get feedback on big three topics facing the Northfield Public Schools Board of Education.
Editor's note: The following comes from Northfield Public Schools. The Northfield Public Schools will be hosting a series of public meetings during January and February in an effort to gather community feedback regarding three important decisions coming before the Board of Education. The issues are: 1. Transformational Technology: The Board will be considering a proposal that would implement iPad tablet computers for students in the District. The first two meetings (January 5th and 7th) will focus on the findings and recommendations coming forward from a several task forces. These meetings will involve a short presentation and small group discussion that will help shape the final proposal. The final meetings regarding transformational …
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8:40 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
I say not, I haven't found yet time for that duffle coats, unfortunately. more ›
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
2012 Year in Review
No. 6 Story of the Year: School Board Approves iPads for District Staff
The district will lease the iPads for three years at about $41,000 a year. There will be additional costs for purchasing software and for protective covers for the iPads.
As the end of the year approaches, Patch recaps the biggest stories of 2012—both in terms of pageviews and impact on the Northfield community. The following article was posted June 12, 2012. The Northfield School Board on Monday unanimously approved a plan to lease iPads for all licensed staff and selected non-licensed staff starting with the 2012-13 school year. The district will lease the iPads for three years at about $41,000 per year. There will be additional costs for purchasing software and for protective covers for the iPads. It's the first big step for the Transformational Technology project, the brainchild of Superintendent Chris Richard and Matt Hillmann, district director of human resources and technology. They're considering …
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
High-Tech Gifts for the Techies on Your List
Techies will love the almost unlimited options available this holiday season. With so much to chose, Patch is here to help.
Techies will love the almost unlimited options available this holiday season. From affordable tablets to the newest cell phones, there is sure to be winner on this year’s list of the hottest in all things techie. Small tablets are becoming a major selling point as consumers look for options packed in smaller packages. Apple has dominated the larger tablet industry with its iPad, and the iPad 4 will be released Nov. 2 with a starting price of $499. But competition is heating up in the smaller tablet market, with four worthy competitors vying for market share. Gaming systems are continually being updated and reconfigured. If there’s a gamer on your list, maybe a new system is high on their list. eReaders are turning paperback enthusiasts …
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Holiday Guide: Grand Gifts for Grandparents
Picking the perfect gift for grandparents can present unique challenges. Patch is here to help.
Picking the perfect gift for grandparents can present unique challenges. Many grandparents have downsized and don’t have space for extras. And today’s mobile society means Grandma’s house may be much further than over the river and through the woods. How do you overcome these obstacles and give them a truly unique and personal gift? Here are a few suggestions to please any grandparent on your list. Personalized photo gifts are a sure winner As grandchildren grow, they change every day, especially for grandparents who can’t be there every day. Photo gifts capture those moments to share with loved ones. Ideas include calendars that track family events over the past year, shopping bags printed with grandkids’ photos or artwork, or photo books…
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Northfield School Board Rewind
School Board: Community Services, Prairie Creek, iPads
Here's a look back at Monday's Northfield School Board meeting.
Here's a look back at Monday's Northfield School Board meeting. The agenda for the meeting is attached as a PDF. The board: Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
Week in Review: Teens Charged with Burglary, Voter ID, iPad Update
Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Northfield School Board Rewind
School Board: Discusses Tax Levy, Receives iPad Update
Here's a look back at this week's Northfield School Board meeting.
Here's a look back at Monday's Northfield School Board meeting. The agenda for the meeting is attached as a PDF. The board: Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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Griff Wigley
11:22 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
The Transformational Technology proposal online straw poll and the blog discussion thread close around midnight on Saturday, Feb. 9. So if you’ve not taken the straw poll, now’s the time. And if you’ve got comments or want to discuss any aspect of the proposal, chime in with a blog comment ASAP! Visit the blog at http://nfld.k12.mn.us/ipad/ and see the recent blog posts below: * Transformational … more ›