Student Experience
What's it like to be a student at Minnehaha Academy? Discover what daily life is like by checking out our social media feeds, blog, and magazine. You'll find photos and stories of what our amazing students and teachers are doing in and out of the classroom!
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Blog
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Careful evaluation of information, the ability to tackle complex problems, and questioning assumptions - these are all skills that we hope our children learn as they grow. Critical thinking skills are crucial to navigating the world with wisdom and discernment, especially with the increase of artificial intelligence, generative content, and ever-expanding information. Seven tips for parents as they help their kids build the critical skill of critical thinking.
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Tim Swanson co-leads the courses that send science experiments to the International Space Station, lets students loose to engineer new products, and, of course, runs the yearly egg-drop contest. What drives his work with students? Check out this Q&A and learn more!
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The desire to send messages of encouragement during the pandemic in China leads to an incredible journey that touches people across three continents.
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Five tips to help kids stay safe online from a technology coach and educator at Minnehaha Academy.
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Lūdī Rōmānī is back, and MA students swept the titles, bringing home 36 first through third place awards!
Minnehaha Magazine
Learn the latest news on Minnehaha Academy. From campus updates to recent news, MA Magazine has the details you want! Read past issues of the magazine.