TEDx Event Brings Innovation and Ideas to Edina
At the third TEDx event in Edina, hundreds of people will come together to celebrate ideas, innovation and lifelong learning. Read more about TEDx Event Brings Innovation and Ideas to Edina
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Learning with Legos: New Education Method Increases Student Engagement
Paavo Rundman made a stop-motion animation video with Legos to demonstrate his knowledge of Latin America. Read more about Learning with Legos: New Education Method Increases Student Engagement
Edina Students Pursue Real World Engineering Experience
Project Lead the Way aims to give real-world science and engineering experience to students. Read more about Edina Students Pursue Real World Engineering Experience
Local Educator Leads Growing Charter School
Edina's Early Learning Center Provides Education, Support
New Edina Public Schools Superintendent Sworn In
Edina Teacher Nominated for Award
Amazing teachers often provide incredible opportunities but don’t always receive the recognition they deserve. For example, Mrs. Kobany, who attended Edina public schools, graduated from St. Olaf College and began teaching at Southview Middle School (SVMS) in 2008, chose this career because she likes to connect with others through humor, creativity, and planning to bring learning to life.
Grant Ensures Another Year of Japanese Language Instruction in Edina
On November 1, 2013, Edina High School was presented with a $16,000 grant from the Japan Foundation to cover the cost of a Japanese language teacher for one year. For the past 20 years, Edina High School has offered Japanese classes to students, but decreased enrollment and lack of funding threatened the program’s existence. According to Susan Brott, director of communications and community engagement at Edina public schools, the new grant will ensure another year of the introductory class Japanese 1. Read more about Grant Ensures Another Year of Japanese Language Instruction in Edina
College Admission Test Prep with Professor Thomas
As high school students look forward to college, many will take the American College Test, or ACT. The ACT is a three-hour multiple-choice exam designed to measure academic achievement in five curriculum areas: English, mathematics, reading and science, Writing and reasoning. A good ACT score can be integral to college admission. To ensure good test preparation, many Edina students turn to tutors and test prep companies such as Thomas Lamosse at Junior Genius ACT Mentoring.
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