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Interim Arboretum director specializes in ornamental grasses

By Forrest Adams
A doctor of philosophy in the subject of ornamental grasses and a professor of horticulture at the University of Minnesota, Mary Meyer is now the interim director at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.


Slide show: A day at the fair for School Safety Patrol

The following is a slide show from the School Safety Patrol's 2008 trip to Valleyfair, sponsored by the Eden Prairie Optimists Club:


Leebens leaves district with global focus

He’s seen it all: From school budget battles to math reform; from testing mandates to boundary changes. Larry Leebens, the district’s executive director of educational services, has spent more than 25 years with the Eden Prairie School District, and along the way has seen myriad challenges during that time. As he nears retirement, Leebens notes that it’s ironic – he’s leaving during what he sees as the most exciting time in education.


Oak Point Principal discusses looping

Oak Point Principal Arnette Bell discusses the looping strategy at Oak Point Intermediate School. She mentions the School District Web site, which can be found here: www.edenpr.org.


Video: World record attempt

IQ Academy in Minneapolis launched with a Guiness World Record attempt Wednesday at Bryant Lake in Eden Prairie.
They hoped to set a world record for wakeboarding with laptops.


Witness world record attempt in Eden Prairie Wednesday

A Guiness Book of World Records attempt is planned by iQ Academy Minnesota as a school administrator and students will wakeboard with laptops on Bryant Lake in Eden Prairie Wednesday.

The attempt is set for 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Bryant Lake.

Apparently it's the "first known attempt at such a feat." Watch this site for video from the event.

For more information about iQ Academy, visit www.iqacademymn.org or call 877-994-4766.


Student Achievements

Wins TRIG-STAR


June 11, 2008 - 1:38pm
Class of 2008

Zack Abukar and Julia Aas were among the graduates gathering in line at the courtyard outside of Northrop Auditorium on Friday for the EPHS Commencement. For more photos, click here.



While ‘under the radar,’ Newton leaves positive mark on EPHS

Start up a conversation with EPHS senior (and soon to be graduate) Alyssa Newton, and you’d likely find yourself launching into any variety of fascinating topics, ranging from the challenge of learning Hungarian, to the similarity between saxophone and bagpipes.


Local officials warn of rising education costs

School districts face tough economic times ahead. Last year, the Legislature increased education funding by 2 percent this year and 1 percent for 2008-2009. This year, legislators threw in a little bit extra: amounting to about $50 per student. In Eden Prairie that turns out to add about $500,000 in one-time funding for 2008-2009.


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