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Police & Fire, Schools

Law Enforcement Coalition Takes Aim at Cyberbullying

Attorneys, police and education officials from the east metro gathered for a forum on bullying, cyberbullying and sexting earlier this week.

Schools, Volunteers in the News

Kids 'n Kinship Hosting Info Session for Potential Mentors

The Kids 'n Kinship mentoring program is having an information session from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Wescott Library.

Schools

Michelson Named Girls Swimming Coach at Eagan High

Michelson, the current head coach for the Burnsville High School boys swimming program, replaces former EHS coach Steve Van Dyne.

Back to School

Stop Summer Break Backsliding: District 196 Literacy Assessments Scheduled This Week

The assessments last 45 minutes each and will be conducted by classroom teachers from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21 and Wednesday, Aug. 22.

This graphic, provided by Independent School District 196, represents the percentage population change of areas within the district. Green represents elementary school enrollment growth, while yellow areas represent shrinking elementary school enrollment.

Back to School

Aging Populations May Lead to Population Imbalance at District 196 Elementary Schools

The district's student population centers are beginning to shift south and east, leading to shrinking elementary enrollments in portions of the district.

Police & Fire, Schools

Former Eagan High Coach Faces Felony Charges

The former Eagan High School soccer and basketball coach faces six counts of theft by swindle. Authorities say he took more than $29,000 from the school district.

Schools

To Save Money, District 196 Considers Buying Leased Apple Valley Building

The district pays roughly $381,000 annually to lease the 28,000-square-foot Area Learning Center in Apple Valley. Purchasing the building could be cheaper, officials say.

Schools

Eagan Boy Crowned Champion at State Pokémon Tournament

Matthew Pappas, 12, said he was in a state of "shock" following his win at the Burnsville tournament on March 24.

Schools

District 196 Trades Classroom Time for Teacher Training, Individual Testing

On Monday night, the District 196 school board unanimously approved two measures that would give teachers more time to assess and train, but would mean less classroom time for students.

Schools

School Board Expected to Vote on Proposed Calendar Changes

The School District 196 School Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday evening at Dakota Ridge School in Apple Valley.

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