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Board approves student-led prescribed prairie burn with tribal partners
Summary
The Shakopee Public Schools board approved a student-driven prescribed prairie burn in partnership with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community leadership council, citing educational benefits and tribal oversight; the board asked staff to coordinate community communications and security.
The Shakopee Public Schools board voted to approve a planned prescribed prairie burn on district grounds after students and staff described the project as a hands-on environmental learning opportunity conducted in partnership with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
Students and Sun Club members outlined the burn’s educational goals and logistics. Macy, a student presenter, described the event as “a great demonstration of practice that the…
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