Stem-ing School Enrollment Losses
Richfield school leaders may have mastered the science of recruiting new students.
After years of declining student numbers, officials are reporting a bump in enrollment this fall. They attribute the reversal to the district’s new K-5 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) school, which opens next month. The hands-on, interactive program was designed not just to integrate more science within the curriculum to boost test scores but also to keep more students in the district.
“Ultimately, we have to raise the achievement of all our students,” Principal Joey Page said. “But you can’t discount the other [goal].”
Officials of school districts across Minnesota are finding themselves in similar positions, making changes to keep up with their community’s needs while eyeing enrollment numbers.
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