Category Archives: Minnesota

Main Street Saturday

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Whizard

As a local business to MN, we are happy to be a part of the Main Street Saturday. Come visit us at WHIZard Academy and see what kind of deals you can get. Education is an important investment and we … Continue reading →

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Help Kids Recover from the Flu and Cold Faster

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Whizard

It is that time of year again, when kids get sick. During the end of September is when kids start to show signs of whatever bugs are going around at school, here in Minnesota. Of course a bad cold or … Continue reading →

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Whizard Academy on Channel 9 for Summer Learning

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Whizard

See our latest news article which also is a news story from Fox 9 in MN.  We were part of a news story on summer learning options.  We were happy to be a part of the story. If you would … Continue reading →

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The Real Meaning of Education

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Whizard

There is a misconception about what the word education really means.  The dictionary doesn’t help as it defines it incorrectly.  Most dictionaries say that to educate is to impart knowledge, but that’s not the root of the word and it … Continue reading →

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1 in 5…

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Edward

At a recent discussion I attended, I learned that around the country, 1 in 5 public school teacher with kids, send those kids to private schools.  Imagine if 20% of the employees at a place you do business, did not … Continue reading →

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Minnesota’s Budget By the Numbers

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Edward

As I mentioned yesterday, I had the chance to go to a townhall meeting and hear some great facts and figures from Rep. Loon, Rep Strenruud and Senator Hann.  There were about 30-40 people at the meeting that lasted about … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts You Learn at Townhall Meetings

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Edward

I recently attended the MN district 42 townhall meeting held at the Eden Prairie library.  It was a very informative session and I will be posting more of that throughout the week.  Although education was not the main topic, it … Continue reading →

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National School Choice Week

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Whizard

If you haven’t heard, this week is national school choice week.  It is a week where parents from around the nation, focus on the issues of school choice.  For many parents in Eden Prairie, the boundaries issue may have taken … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Report Card: C

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Claude

Minnesota received a C on its report card. When I went to school that was not considered a very good grade. However we keep hearing how the education provided by our Minnesota schools is so good. Our politicians are always … Continue reading →

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