(PHOTOS) Edina Ed Fund Shows, Tells Impact on Students

Nearly 400 Edina residents turned out for the Edina Education Fund's 5th annual Show & Tell Luncheon at St. Patrick's Church on Feb. 6. 

Ed Fund Executive Director Karen Nelson said organizers were pleased with the turnout and amount of money raised to support initiatives within the school district.

"There was an awesome energy and buzz in the room," Nelson said. "We had many new guests, tables of guys, couples tables and lots of parents with school age kids."

Three new initiatives were announced at the luncheon, including a math center at Valley View Middle School, a writing center at South View Middle School and a new online digital learning website "Ecademy" for the entire district.

Superintendent Ric Dressen said the district can't accomplish its goals with state funding alone—it needs support from the entire community.

"We've come together to plan for the future," Dressen said. "The Edina Ed Fund has been a wonderful partner to the district, in raising funds and bringing innovation and bringing support to our learners."