by jeffhorton | Feb 8, 2022 | Blog, Education, Jeff Horton
These are exciting times for our school district! We are moving forward with a new course and programming guide that will result in over 100 additional opportunities for our students being added. These include expanded course options, additional support for students,...
by jeffhorton | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Education, Jeff Horton
Community, Staff, and Students ask the district to explore programming and facility options. The GFW School Board met on Tuesday, January 18 and heard public comment on the state of the district, its programming, and its facilities from a variety of speakers including...
by jeffhorton | Mar 30, 2021 | Blog, Education
GFW Public Schools NEWS RELEASE Contact: Superintendent Jeff Horton – GFW Public Schools jeff.horton@gfwschools.org (507) 834-6501 March 30, 2021 The community-based committee met during the month of March to discuss the future plans for the district. The...
by jeffhorton | Oct 23, 2020 | Blog, Education, Jeff Horton
With virtual learning becoming increasingly popular, educators are starting to wonder what sort of effect it will have on children’s ability to learn. Though it can make things tricky for some students, there are also surprising benefits to using virtual...
by jeffhorton | Oct 16, 2020 | Blog, Education, Jeff Horton
When one hears about the billions of dollars in government funding that is allocated for education, it can seem astronomical. However, the reality is that these funds go towards fulfilling students’ essential needs. Learning about what public school funding is...
by jeffhorton | Oct 2, 2020 | Blog, Education, Jeff Horton
Anyone with a disability has the right to an education regardless of whether their disability is physical or neurological. Learning how to adapt the classroom for students with learning disabilities can help teachers better serve the needs of their students. Teach...