Woodbury Leadership Academy

Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school where high expectations and success matter to all! Our learning environment and school community promotes academic achievement for students in grades K-12, as well as personal integrity, equity and a dedication to value and serve others. Our school is committed to our students’ long term success. We use inquiry based learning by teaching the Core Knowledge Curriculum — building strong skills in math, reading, writing, history, science and technology. We also have a strong character education program to ensure students develop exceptional leadership skills. The character education program includes service learning projects and a focus of five core virtues - respect, responsibility, perseverance, gratitude and humanity. WLA uses the rigorous and classical Core Knowledge Curriculum to build strong foundational knowledge across subjects, promoting academic excellence and equity. By ensuring all students share common knowledge, we can narrow achievement gaps and build critical thinking and long-term success. The academic rigor at WLA prepares students for college and ready to lead. We out-perform the MCA Minnesota State average in all categories! Check out our report card. WLA is a public school with a private school feeling. WLA students wear school uniforms to promote equality, reduce peer pressure, and minimize distractions. Small class sizes at WLA allow for teachers and staff to provide personalized instruction, build strong relationships, and increase student engagement. With a 22:1 average student/teacher ratio, we are able to give every student what they need to learn and thrive. Call to learn more. The enrollment lottery closes January 31st of each year. There are sometimes openings available, so if you missed the deadline, please call to learn about openings in specific grade levels.

Washington County

Minneapolis Metropolitan Area

Woodbury

Minnesota

Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school where high expectations and success matter to all! Our learning...

Article by <a href="https://stillwater.patch.com/users/shawn-hogendorf-2">Shawn Hogendorf</a> The anniversary of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9/11 terrorist attacks</a> is less than a week away, and Paul Rode is once again planning a 24-hour flag waving on the Stagecoach Trail overpass on Interstate 94.Rode <a href="https://hudson-wi.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/paul-rode-and-friends-return-to-overpass-to-mark-11th6bedc9a773">was so moved by the events of Sept. 11, 2001, that he went out, bought an American flag and began waving it on a freeway overpass</a>—and has done it every year since.Flags will be waving from the overpass for 24 hours on Sept. 11, and fire trucks are expected to drive under the bridge on Interstate 94 at 4 p.m. sharp.Those interested in participating in the event can buy a flag and stop by the bridge at any time on Sept. 11. The hope is to have at least two people waving flags on the overpass for 24 hours straight.People sign up for specific hours by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AgaveKitchenOwner?ref=ts&amp;fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visiting the Agave Kitchen Facebook page</a> and liking a comment featuring the hours you plan on being there."This is a big deal to me and when you do it, it will become a big deal to you also," Rode wrote on his Facebook page. <figure data-aspectratio="16:9"><iframe src allowfullscreen data-aspectratio="16:9" data-originalheight="315" data-originalwidth="460" data-src="//www.youtube.com/embed/UtZ0tJSInpc"></iframe></figure>

Article by <a href="https://stillwater.patch.com/users/shawn-hogendorf-2">Shawn Hogendorf</a>

The anniversary of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9/11 terrorist attacks</a> is less than a week away, and Paul Rode is once again planning a 24-hour flag waving on the Stagecoach Trail overpass on Interstate 94.Rode <a href="https://hudson-wi.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/paul-rode-and-friends-return-to-overpass-to-mark-11th6bedc9a773">was so moved by the events of Sept. 11, 2001, that he went out, bought an American flag and began waving it on a freeway overpass</a>—and has done it every year since.

Flags will be waving from the overpass for 24 hours on Sept. 11, and fire trucks are expected to drive under the bridge on Interstate 94 at 4 p.m. sharp.Those interested in participating in the event can buy a flag and stop by the bridge at any time on Sept. 11. The hope is to have at least two people waving flags on the overpass for 24 hours straight.

People sign up for specific hours by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AgaveKitchenOwner?ref=ts&amp;fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visiting the Agave Kitchen Facebook page</a> and liking a comment featuring the hours you plan on being there.“This is a big deal to me and when you do it, it will become a big deal to you also,” Rode wrote on his Facebook page.

Once again, Paul Rode and friends will be waving their flags from the Stagecoach Trail overpass for 24 hours straight on Sept. 11. Fire trucks are expected to drive under the bridge on Interstate 94 at 4 p.m. sharp.