The school specializes in arts and technology education through project-based learning.
Three years ago, Rahn Elementary School was in the midst of an enrollment decline. Only 374 students attended the school, a significant drop from the 519 students enrolled in 2004. Rahn Elementary has since transitioned from a traditional elementary school to a pilot arts and technology magnet school. Increased attendance was among the primary goals of the transition. Since the change, enrollment has risen substantially; school officials project that 443 students will attend the school in the 2012-2013 school year. “I think it’s met its initial goals,” said Dr. Randy Clegg, superintendent of Independent School District 191, in reference to Rahn Elementary’s new status as a magnet school. “It’s been well received by parents.” The …
The STEM school is proud of its accomplishment after a little less than two years of operating as a magnet school.
Burnsville's William Byrne STEM Elementary School has been selected as one of the nation's Magnet School of Distinction Award recipients. The magnet school, which concentrates on integrating science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts into each of its classes, has been recognized as a magnet school for a little less than two years. Magnet schools are not allowed to apply for the award their first year. It is unknown whether there will be any direct impact on the school or its students; STEM magnets are still relatively new. But one thing is certain: School and district officials are ecstatic about the recognition. "The magnet school award (honors) all the hard work the teachers have done," said first-year Byrne STEM …
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11:52 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012
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