Education

Edina Senior Spotlight 2022: Shining a Light on Local Students. These outstanding high school seniors are leaving a positive impact on their schools and community. Read more about Edina Senior Spotlight 2022: Shining a Light on Local Students

Fusion Academy Opens First Minnesota Campus. Fusion Academy builds a tailored curriculum around students’ individual interests, hobbies and time. Read more about Fusion Academy Opens First Minnesota Campus

Edina Cotillion Teaches More Than Good Manners. Edina Country Club cotillion offers timeless lessons in kindness and courtesy. Read more about Edina Cotillion Teaches More Than Good Manners

Higher Education and the Information Age: Zero Cost Educational Resources Read more about Higher Education and the Information Age

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to adapt quickly, and one of those ways was how kids got their education. Shifts from in-person learning to distance and hybrid learning formats created some gaps in learning. That’s when two Edina moms, who were teachers, decided to step in and fill those gaps. Read more about Pandemic Problem Solving

A year ago, Edina High School student Will Hanson never saw himself winning State for long jump in track and field. “I had no idea going into the season that I would have this much success,” Will says. “I wasn’t really looking at it as ‘I have a chance to win State for this.’” During the pandemic, Will decided to try a new sport during his senior year at Edina high school. A longtime baseball player, Will made the transition to track and field after a friend convinced him. Read more about A Hornet Through and Through

Maxine Wallin is one of Edina’s foremost community philanthropists. A librarian by training, she values education and founded Wallin Education Partners with her husband Win in 1992. What started as a scholarship program for 14 students has grown into a nonprofit offering scholarships with a support framework, creating a nationally respected college completion program. Read more about Emphasis on Education

This year's theme was "Breaking Barriers," and Julianna Velgersdyk wrote a paper on Lorena Weeks, who fought gender discrimination in the '60s. Read more about Edina Student Takes 2nd at National History Day Competition

With a desire to inspire future generations, Edina Community Education Services (CES) has developed over 350 programs for youth in grades K–12. Read more about Edina Community Education Helps Kids Connect

Edina High School’s Model UN program promotes student engagement in global issues. Read more about Edina High School's Model UN Shows Students 'They Can Truly Change the World'