News & Events
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2022 Dr. Lynn Peterson Receives MACS Leadership Award
09.08.2022September 29, 2022 – Dr. Lynn Peterson, Executive Director of Cologne Academy, received the Minnesota Charter School Leadership Award at the annual banquet of the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools. The award is designed to recognize individuals who have gone above-and-beyond in demonstrating ongoing organizational and academic leadership, professionalism, innovation, and community engagement. -
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Friends of Education school designated as "Best High School" in Minnesota
08.25.2022St. Croix Preparatory Academy is a K-12 charter school with 1200 students located in Stillwater, MN. The School has three divisions: lower (K-4), middle (5-8), and upper (9-12). St. Croix Prep combines classical education with a culture of character. -
U.S. News and World Report Ranks 2022 Best Minnesota High Schools
05.03.2022The highest ranked U.S. public schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best High Schools rankings are those whose students demonstrated outstanding outcomes above expectations in math, reading and science state assessments, earned qualifying scores in an array of college-level exams, and graduated in high proportions. -
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks 2021 Best High Schools
04.27.2021Many, many congratulations to Nova Classical Academy, Eagle Ridge Academy, and Parnassus Preparatory School, for being ranked #2, #3, #4, respectively, as the BEST MINNESTOA HIGH SCHOOLS by U.S. News & World Report. -
2020 MACS Innovation Award Winners - Seven Hills Preparatory Academy, Nova Classical Academy, St. Croix Preparatory Academy and Eagle Ridge Academy
11.02.20202020 Innovation award - Category: Create Professional Opportunities for Teachers
The MN Association of Charter Schools Annual MN CHARTER SCHOOL INNOVATION AWARDS. The awards were established in 2016, in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary of Minnesota’s first in the nation charter school law to recognize and document innovation. -
2020 Charter Leadership Award Winner - Jason Ulbrich, Eagle Ridge Academy
10.28.2020The MINNESOTA CHARTER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AWARD is designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated ongoing organizational and academic leadership, professionalism, innovation, and community engagement. Individuals who have gone above and beyond to “Unleash Education from Convention." -
Parnassus Preparatory School senior Albertline Solo has become a top student by working hard and dreaming big
09.15.2020Featured in Maple Grove Magazine, Parnassus Preparatory School's student, Albertline Solo. -
Join us on September 1st, 2020 for the William A. Cooper Golf Invitational
08.18.2020Friends of Education and our host sponsor, TCF, invite you to join us for a fun day out on the greens! The funds raised directly impact our schools.
Entry fee is $4,000.00 per foursome or $1,000.00 per individual golfer
Any questions? Please email us! friends@tcfbank.com -
U.S. News and World Report Best High School 2020 Rankings
04.21.2020U.S. News releases 2020 Best High Schools
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Save the Date! September 1st, 2020 William A. Cooper Golf Invitational
02.27.2020Please mark your calendars for the 2020 William A. Cooper Golf Invitational! -
Cologne Academy named a 2020 State School and District of Character
02.10.2020Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character in schools certifies schools and districts that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development which has a positive effect on academic achievement, student behavior and school climate. -
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U.S. Secretary of Education Announces 2019 Blue Ribbon Schools - Congratulations Aspen Academy!
10.01.2019Aspen Academy is one of only ten in the state to receive this high honor : The National Blue Ribbon Award. -
2019 SchoolDigger.com Rankings
09.03.2019Friends of Education congratulates its schools in the 2019 SchoolDigger.com district rankings. SchoolDigger ranks districts based on average score obtained in each grade on state assessments compared to the state average score. Many congratulations! -
July 29, 2019 Friends of Education - William A. Cooper Golf Invitational
06.17.2019Please join us for the William A. Cooper Golf Invitational and spend the day on the greens at Burl Oaks Golf Club, supporting the work of Friends of Education! -
2018 SchoolDigger.com rankings
08.30.2018Friends of Education congratulates its schools in the 2018 SchoolDigger.com district rankings. SchoolDigger ranks districts based on average score obtained in each grade on state assessments compared to the state average score. Many congratulations!
Important Upcoming Dates
NEW SCHOOL CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION DUE DATE
Letter of Intent Due: 11.01.2023
Application Due: 01.04.2024
(for a Fall 2025 opening)
For Letters of Intent and Application Instructions please see Charter Schools, How to Apply: https://www.improvek-12education.org/charter-schools/how-to-apply/new-schools
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