Contact: Valerie Burke
Director of Community Education Services
952-848-3960
valburke@edina.k12.mn.us

Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Edina Public Schools Invites Public to Referendum and Technology Open Houses

Edina, Minn., October 13, 2011 –The Edina Public Schools is hosting two open houses to provide the public information about the November 8 referendum. In addition, the technology open house invites the community to experience how Edina students are using technology in the classroom to enrich learning. All sessions are free.

Community Referendum Open Houses:

Superintendent Ric Dressen will present information on the two November 8 referendum questions and the District’s technology plan; a question and answer session will follow.

• Tuesday, October 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
  Edina High School - Community Room
  6754 Valley View Road, Edina MN, 55439

• Thursday, October 27, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  Edina Community Center - Room 351
  5701 Normandale Road, Edina MN, 55424

New! The October 27 session will also be broadcast over the Internet in real time, allowing audience members to view the open house and ask questions from a computer or mobile device. Visit www.edina.k12.mn.us for a link to the online event.

Detailed information on the referendum 2011 ballot questions is available at www.edina.k12.mn.us.

Technology Open House:

Edina Technology Integration Specialists will guide audience members through the new digital toolkit being used by Edina students for 21st century learning, as well as the District’s future plans for using technology to enrich learning. Explore the power of Google Apps for Education, iPods and iPads, SMART boards, Moodle and more.

• Saturday, October 29, 9-11 a.m.
  Edina Community Center - Room 351
  5701 Normandale Road, Edina MN, 55424

Register online at www.edinacommunityed.org or call 952-848-3952.

About Edina Public Schools
Edina Public Schools has six elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-9), and one senior high (10-12).  As Independent School District No. 273, it serves a large portion of Edina, a first tier Minneapolis suburb comprised of approximately 47,000 people.  The Edina school system – with 578 teachers and 8,300 students – is consistently ranked as one of the best in the nation and is known for its educational excellence, with over 90 percent of high school seniors going on to college. Its web site is at www.edina.k12.mn.us.