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383 MAPS students in quarantine, 29 active cases district wide 383 MAPS students in quarantine, 29 active cases district wide By Lauren Andrego | March 16, 2021 at 10:55 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 10:55 PM MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) â Mankato Area Public Schools is reporting a major spike in students in quarantine. In addition to 29 cases reported at schools across the district last week, 383 students are quarantined due to close contact reported within a school. âWhat weâre looking at is where the person who is positive is seated in the classroom. The second thing we look at is how many days were they infectious and in school.â ....
Former Mankato educator named Minnesotaâs next education commissioner Former Mankato educator named Minnesotaâs next education commissioner By KEYC Staff | March 9, 2021 at 10:19 PM CST - Updated March 9 at 10:23 PM ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) â Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appointed a former Mankato Area Public Schools social studies teacher as the next commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education Tuesday. Heather Mueller has served as deputy commissioner since January 2020. Mueller began her career in education at Mankato Area Public Schools, where she taught social studies. During her time in Mankato, Mueller worked as a continuous improvement coach, professional development coordinator and the director of teaching and learning. ....
Franklin Elementary School educator awarded Golden Apple Franklin Elementary School educator awarded Golden Apple By Meghan Grey | February 23, 2021 at 11:55 AM CST - Updated February 24 at 7:29 PM MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) Her special adoration for students, 30 years of teaching experience and incredible adaptability over this past year are just some of the reasons why Dianne Johns, of Franklin Elementary School, was nominated for the Golden Apple award. “She cares about us and wants to always have fun,” said Keegan Beckendorf, a student. Johns has served as a gym teacher for 30 years, but during the pandemic, she has been reassigned to teach fifth-grade homeroom. ....
High school seniors react to returning to classrooms High school seniors react to returning to classrooms By Bernadette Heier | February 19, 2021 at 7:03 PM CST - Updated February 19 at 7:03 PM MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) Last year, when schools first closed due to the pandemic, many thought it’d be for a short period of time. “It was really weird, it didn’t feel real. It kind of just felt like a break, like oh this is a two-week thing we will be back,” Mankato West High School senior Mattea Burmeister said. While the switch to online and hybrid learning posed its challenges, students say it was the social aspect that was particularly tough, as well as the canceled traditions. ....