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In A New York Minute book cover.

This Valentine’s Day, if you’re looking for a romantic read in the spirit of all the best New York rom-coms, check out In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer.

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In a world where it seems everyone is busy all the time, the high schoolers you know are probably busiest of all. Between class time, sports, volunteering, after-school activities and part-time jobs, it’s a wonder these students make it through the day. But most amazing of all?

Zac Barnett
Lead singer, American Authors
Minnetonka High School, class of 2005

 WHS teacher Tika Kude and former WHS student Annelies Odermann were nationally recognized for achievements in technology.

The days of chalkboards, projectors and whiteboards are gone. Technology has taken leaps in recent years, and in turn, has changed the way students learn. Tablets and smart boards have replaced teaching tools that now seem old-fashioned. Learning how computers work seems to be the next step.

In the biography, A Love Affair with Birds, Minnesota environmental writer Sue Leaf brings to life the untold story of Thomas Sadler Roberts, a medical doctor and the father of Minnesota ornithology.

Students in Karen Olaussen’s art class don’t just learn techniques with paints and a brush.

As Einstein said, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”

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