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John Eggers

John Eggers

John Eggers is a former university professor and principal who lives in the Bemidji, Minnesota, area. He writes education columns for the Bemidji Pioneer newspaper.

John is a former Peace Corps volunteer in Uruguay, taught in Iran and the inner city of Camden, New Jersey and the reservations of northern Minnesota.

He is also a public speaker and book author. Learn , where you can also purchase his books.

Before long-term memory can occur, students need to have a reason for learning. Finding fun and enjoyment in something helps students stay engaged.
The '50s were a quiet time. Guys were returning from WWII and looking for some peace. Gas wars livened it up. Gas might be sold for 25 cents a gallon at one station and 22 cents at another.
This is what we mean when we love our children unconditionally. When we decide to have children, all of a sudden, our priorities in life are aligned differently. Our children come first.
I hope you did well, and if you didn’t, remember that tomorrow is always another day. Have a great rest of the school year and don’t forget to have some fun. You won’t regret it. 
ÍáÍáÂþ»­s looking to find success for Native American students at both the K-12 and college levels need to look no further than what brought success to Project Preserve.
Is it time to ban the Bible? Of course not. The question is about as absurd as "Should we ban books?"
Why can’t those of us living in Bemidji, Red Lake, Ponemah, Blackduck, Clearbrook, Northome and Kelliher change a small portion of events to see our children graduate? Isn’t that worth more than a million dollars?
BSU could and should reestablish itself as a forerunner in teacher training by exploring how Central Elementary could be used as a lab school.
We still have one bridge to build: closing the gap between white and other cultures. We know what needs to be done but lack the will or energy to do it — perhaps, the know-how.
Nearly 30% of 14,000 nursing homes surveyed in March 2022 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a staffing shortage.