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Prize will make life easier for Meadowview Elementary teacher

May 12, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

One day, Meadowview Elementary School teacher Sue Williamschen liked a page on Facebook. She even entered a sweepstakes on that page. And now her students are reaping the benefits of that simple action. Continue Reading

Fourth graders are ready to take on the world

May 9, 2013 in Rosemount Town Pages

Diamond Path Destination Imagination team qualified for global finals Continue Reading

Farmington students read their way to the top

May 3, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

One fifth grade class at Akin Road Elementary School is among the top 100 in a nationwide reading competition that included more than 680,000 classrooms. Their good reading habits earned them a free pizza party. Continue Reading

Farmington teacher brings education to the slums

April 18, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

One Farmington teacher loves her profession so much, she’s helping to start a school. Granted, it’s half-way around the world, but when you’ve got a big heart, miles don’t seem to matter. Continue Reading

Farmington schools: Bringing out the author within

March 31, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

Having a good story to tell is one thing. Being able to tell that story on paper, to other people, is something entirely different.
Learning how to tell a story to others was part of the motivation behind last week’s Young Authors Workshop for Farmington middle school students. Continue Reading

North Trail students, Lakeville seniors bridge generation gap

March 15, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

There’s no such thing as a generation gap between North Trail Elementary School students and residents of a Lakeville senior living community. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Continue Reading

A club that keeps students on their toes

March 14, 2013 in Rosemount Town Pages

Double Dutch performers put on demonstrations around the south metro Continue Reading

120 take part in Riverview Elementary School’s science fair

March 8, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

Riverview Elementary School held its annual science fair Feb. 21-22.
More than 120 students in grades K-5 participated in 100 science fair projects. Continue Reading

Readathon raises $10,000 at North Trail Elementary School

March 7, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

North Trail Elementary School students raised more than $10,000 just by opening a book last week. Well, actually, they opened about 600 books, but you get the picture. Continue Reading

iPads everywhere in Farmington schools

February 28, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

It’s hard to get away from iPads at Farmington High School. Walk into a classroom and they’re propped up on nearly every desk. Stand in the hallway, and you can watch students walk from class to class with their eyes fixed on the glowing screen. Continue Reading