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Portfolio - Austin Post-Bulletin - Education


A voice of wisdom: Alan Page speaks about education importance to Austin High School students
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March 24, 2011

Former Minnesota Vikings player turned Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page, wearing his signature bow tie, talked with Austin students about the importance of getting an education.​
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A new school? Facilities Task Force
recommendations presented to school board

April 12, 2011

With enrollment in Austin Public Schools expected to grow by hundreds of students in coming years, a task force recommends building a new school building.​

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New 45/15 schedule for Sumner starts Monday
July 30, 2011

One of Austin's elementary schools went with the 45/15 calendar with 45 days of school followed by 15-day breaks throughout the calendar year. ​
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Woodson classrooms bursting at the seams
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Sept. 3, 2011

Austin's kindergarten center is a crowded place, which is why an expansion is part of a bond referendum coming up at election time. 
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Summer lunch program serves about 35,000 meals
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Sept. 6, 2011

Austin tallies the numbers from the summer's free lunch program for kids ages 18 and under.​
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Banfield feels the space crunch
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Sept. 17, 2011


The existing schools in Austin are cramped. Some students at a local elementary school conduct their class in the school's library because of the large number of students and not enough space. ​
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District looks at options if bond issue vote is defeated
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Oct. 17, 2011

While the school district hopes to continue with plans for expansion and a new school, what if the $28.9 million bond referendum fails to pass in November?​

More students arriving in schools make fixes challenging 
Oct. 17, 2011


The school district hopes a bond referendum will pass allowing the construction of a new school. But if it doesn't, the district is looking at something called "levy for lease" to add school space to existing buildings in town that would need to be remodeled. 
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School officials work to get voters out to polls: Intermediate school could help with Ellis overcrowding
Oct. 22, 2011


Austin Public Schools officials pound the pavement to educate the public and get voters to the polls in November to vote on a bond referendum that would include building a new school. 
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A lesson in ratios: Ellis Middle School feels the crunch
​Oct. 28, 2011


Taking a closer look at some of the numbers and space contraints facing Ellis Middle School as the number of students rises and the amount of space stays the same. 
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Build it: Austin $28.9 million school referendum passes
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Nov. 9, 2011

The voters said yes to a new school and expansion to the kindergarten center. With the bond referendum passed, district officials will get plans started for the next steps.

District gets moving on intermediate school: Plans for new school, Woodson addition under way
Nov. 12, 2011

With the bond referendum passed and behind them, the district officials make plans with architects and developers to start the process of the new school.

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Though it's early on the new calendar, results positive for Sumner
​Jan. 10, 2012


Sumner Elementary School is about halfway through the first go-round at a 45/15 calendar, and the results so far are positive. Though, principal Sheila Berger was cautious optimistic since not all the state-wide testing was complete yet. 

Dusso, King clash over legal bill: Lyle School Board approves Dusso's resignation ​
Feb. 14, 2012

The Lyle School superintendent Jim Dusso resigned, but there was also a contentious discussion between him and school board member Dan King about a legal bill for the school district. 

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Ground is broken for Woodson addition
Feb. 14, 2012

On a snowy morning and the 100th day of school, kindergartners watched as ground was broken at their school for a six-classroom addition to make room for the growing number of students in the district. 
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Survivor of 2009 Memorial day crash speaks to Austin students
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May 4, 2012

Rita Seha gave an emotional talk to Austin High School students about the choices we can all make when it comes to driving under the influence. She survived a crash that killed five of her family members. 

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A milestone: Groundbreaking for Austin's new school
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May 15, 2012


Ground was broken for the new intermediate school that's scheduled to open in the fall of 2013 for fifth- and sixth-graders. 

Free summer lunch program back in Austin for another helping
June 16, 2012

The need to provide lunch for students in Austin doesn't go away when the school year ends. The sixth annual free lunch program kicks off. 

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Back to school Tuesday for year No. 2 on 45/15 schedule
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July 27, 2012

With good results from the first year, Sumner Elementary School students head back for the second year of the new 45/15 schedule.

An 'A' for efficiency: Austin school registration goes for efficiency
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Aug. 9, 2012

A specific timeline with one Austin Public Schools family as they register for the upcoming school year. Things went pretty smoothly. 

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What's for lunch?: Serving up healthier options in Austin's school lunch line
Aug. 24, 2012

New federal regulations resulted in some different menu selections for Austin students. For example, kids could have their choice of veggies with their lunch, or take a piece of fruit instead. 

New classrooms at Woodson ready for day one
Sept. 3, 2012

Teachers and parents comment on the new classroom additions at Woodson Kindergarten Center. The additional space was much-needed to provide room for more students.
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'Irregardless... ain't a word' author outlines common communication mistakes
Nov. 15, 2012

The one where I get to use a "Friends" reference with Joey and Chandler in the lede of my story. I loved this assignment a lot, an author teaching kids about the proper way to speak and write using the English language.
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Austin school administrators take part in Movember
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Nov. 20, 2012

Six Austin Public Schools administrators take part in Movember to help raise awareness for men's health issues. 

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Strong results at Sumner: Modified calendar makes strong case for success at Austin's Sumner Elementary
​Nov. 27, 2012


Sumner Elementary had some of the most positive results in the entire school district from the 2012 state tests. Could it be because of the 45/15 calendar switch? There's no way to know for sure, but signs point toward yes.

I.J. Holton school shaping up on schedule
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Dec. 22, 2012

Everything is on track with construction for the new I.J. Holton Intermediate school scheduled to open next fall. I had the chance to tour the grounds, which was interesting to see. 

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