Schools

Glacier Hills Elementary Hosts State Legislators

District 196 Superintendent Jane Berenz, the school's principal and staff shared with legislators the initiatives they have taken to help students succeed.

A group of Minnesota state legislators visited Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science in Eagan Thursday morning.

The legislators attended a presentation and discussion about the magnet school and the steps staff and teachers have taken to make it a successful school.

District 196 Superintendent Jane Berenz and Principal Jeff Holten lead most of the discussion, which then led to a tour of the school. 

The legislators who attended included: Sen. Jim Carlson; Sen. Greg Clausen; Sen. Patricia Torres Ray; Sen. Charles Wiger; Rep. Sandra Masin; and Rep. Laurie Halverson.

Related: Eagan's Glacier Hills Recognized as 'School of Distinction'

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