FIRE Academy in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 has involved more than 200 parents at six different schools over the past 18 months. The goal is to form a stronger partnership of parents and school staff that will benefit children and their academic success. Moms and dads, originally from Somalia and Spanish-speaking countries, are learning about
Innovation in Spring Lake Park Schools is more than an idea. For the past several years, district leaders, teachers and other staff have participated in ongoing professional learning on the topics of innovation, creativity and design thinking. The Systemic Innovation by Design project, outlined in the Spring Lake Park Schools District Operational Plan, is focused on
Glendale Elementary School in the Prior Lake-Save Area Schools was named a 2016 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School for their programs and activities associated with E-STEM. Teachers at Glendale are continuing to make learning interactive, both inside and outdoors, with a wide variety of tools and methods, including E-STEM. Environmental Education, Science, Technology,