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SoWashCo Community Education

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SoWashCo Community Education is proud to serve our community by providing lifelong learning for all. Whether you're ready to learn a new skill, prepare your child for early learning or want to share your knowledge with the community, we're here for you. We serve all or parts of the communities of Afton, Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, as well as, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. We are committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, equity, integrity and relationships.

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Community Education News

It's time to vote in our annual Readers' Choice Survey. Cast your ballots from Jan. 1-31. woodburymag.org

Please show your appreciation for SoWashCo Schools by nominating us for Woodbury Magazine's "Best of Woodbury '25" in the following categories:

  • "Best Place for Family Activities": SoWashCo Community Education
  • "Best Language Immersion Program or School": Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
  • "Best Preschool Program”: SoWashCo Schools Early Learning

The survey has a fill-in-the-blank voting system. One ballot is allowed per email address. Voters need to vote in at least five categories. Ballots must be completed by 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

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Generations Cafe Work Experience Class Starting in January

Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium and Andersen Corporation partnered to create the “English at Work” program for Andersen employees. Launched in 2019 at Renewal by Andersen in Cottage Grove, the program has since expanded to other plants nationwide. It provides English language classes during work hours, helping employees develop essential communication skills.

“Good communication also means being able to communicate in English, so we offer English courses for our employees, " said Lydia Moua, Senior Learning Development Consultant with Andersen Corporation.

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AVID Student-led snack-fundraiser video

SoWashCo Schools has been awarded an Innovation in Service Learning Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. With the support of the grant, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and Kids Club will expand on their partnership, which began as an opportunity for AVID students to give back to their community and mentor younger students in the Kids Club program. 

AVID students and SoWashCo CARES are asking for your help to reach their goal of $5,000 to provide healthy snacks for students in need. 

Donations are being accepted through Friday, Dec. 20.

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