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Students praise Lakeville Online Academy as district confirms elementary program will stay open
Summary
After public comments by current and former students, the Lakeville Public School District announced it will keep the Lakeville Online Academy elementary program open following staffing and programming adjustments.
Lakeville Public School District Superintendent Michael Bauman told the board March 11 that the district has “determined to keep [the] Lakeville Online Academy Elementary” program open after making staffing and programming modifications.
The announcement followed roughly 30 minutes of public comment at the start of the board meeting, during which current and former online academy students described the program’s flexibility, teacher support and role in their learning. Ninth‑grader Cadence Keppers told the board she had been enrolled in the district’s online program since fourth grade and credited teachers with helping her transition and stay engaged: "Even though we weren't in physical classroom, each teacher made sure to create connection and bond…
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