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Fridley board hears fall activities, early-childhood gains and a $573,000 teacher-pipeline effort
Summary
Superintendent and staff highlighted increased middle-school sports participation, a 27-student rise in early-childhood enrollment, community-center events and details on the Grow Your Own teacher pipeline backed by $573,000 in district funds.
At its November meeting the Fridley Public School District board heard reports on student activities, community engagement and a multi-pronged teacher-recruitment effort that district leaders said is designed to recruit and retain classroom staff.
Superintendent Dr. Lewis reported the district’s middle-school participation has risen substantially — particularly in winter sports — and attributed the gains to eliminating activity fees and providing transportation for students. Staff also highlighted a range of fall accomplishments: adapted soccer athletes earning varsity letters, a football team reaching…
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