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Edina Public Schools Striving to meet Adequate Yearly Progress
District makes gains in all identified student groups and has the highest test scores in the state, yet, according to the federally mandated program, more work needs to be done
Edina, Minn., August 19, 2010 – Edina Public Schools students posted the highest math scores in the state and the second highest reading scores – 0.3% off the top spot – on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments-II, yet did not make Adequate Yearly Progress, a measure of the Federal No Child Left Behind Act. Overall, the District’s performance on the MCA-II was nearly 20 percent higher than the state average. More
Statewide test results confirm Edina remains among highest
academic performers
Edina continued to perform nearly 20 percent above the state average on the
MCA-II
Edina, Minn., Aug. 3, 2010 – The statewide testing scores are in, and Edina Public Schools continues to be among Minnesota’s very best districts when it comes to student performance. More
Black Box Theatre grand opening scheduled for July 30
Edina, Minn., July 23, 2010 – A grand opening of the Edina High School Black Box Theatre will be held on Friday, July 30 at the Edina Performing Arts Center (6754 Valley View Road). The official ribbon cutting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. followed by a brief reception. More
Edina recommends Lee for assistant director of special services
Edina, Minn., June 18, 2010 – Edina Public Schools is proud to announce its recommendation to hire Paul Lee as its newest assistant director for special services. Lee has worked for Edina for nine years, previously serving as team leader for special education services and as a school psychologist. The School Board will take action on this recommendation at the June 21 School Board meeting. More
Edina Public Schools hires Nash as new director of business services
Edina, Minn., May 18, 2010 – Edina Public Schools is pleased to announce its recommendation to hire Margo Nash as the District’s director of business services. The School Board took action on this recommendation at the May 17 School Board meeting.
She comes to Edina from Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, where she served as the director of business affairs for the past five years. More
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