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Tag: South Washington County Schools

Posted inEDUCATION

A suburban Minnesota district tried to close its most diverse elementary school—until parents fought back. And won.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach June 1, 2023June 7, 2023

Newport Elementary will stay open under the new proposed building plan for South Washington County Schools, which will focus on secure entrances and overcrowding at middle schools and high schools. Voters rejected a previous plan last August that would have closed Newport Elementary.

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South Washington County voters reject $462 million referendum for school expansions.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach August 9, 2022August 9, 2022
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Parents and students rallied to save Newport Elementary. Then, in a packed meeting, the South Washington County school board voted 6–1 to close the school and proceed with a massive building plan. 

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach April 22, 2022August 9, 2022
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South Washington County Schools wants to spend $462 million to accommodate its booming enrollment. The district also plans to close its most diverse elementary school.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach April 20, 2022April 21, 2022
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With the Omicron variant, teacher absences are way up. But what’s happening with students is… interesting.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach January 21, 2022January 21, 2022

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