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Editorial: Happy to be in Farmington
As we put the finishing touches on this week’s Independent many of our readers are probably gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season in their own particular way. They are eating big meals and sharing gifts. They are enjoying togetherness and, we hope, generally taking stock of the ways in which they are fortunate.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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As we put the finishing touches on this week’s Independent many of our readers are probably gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season in their own particular way. They are eating big meals and sharing gifts. They are enjoying togetherness and, we hope, generally taking stock of the ways in which they are fortunate.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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iPads roll out at Farmington High School
Students and parents were enthusiastic as Farmington High School handed out iPads over three nights, the first step in a process that will eventually put an iPad in the hands of every Farmington student.
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Students and parents were enthusiastic as Farmington High School handed out iPads over three nights, the first step in a process that will eventually put an iPad in the hands of every Farmington student.
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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District 192 looks within for iPad geniuses
With Farmington High School handing out iPads to all of its students this week, Farmington School District 192 likely has some technical support challenges ahead. It’s looking to its students to lend a hand.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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With Farmington High School handing out iPads to all of its students this week, Farmington School District 192 likely has some technical support challenges ahead. It’s looking to its students to lend a hand.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington school board OKs final iPad lease
The Farmington School District is making plans to get its last big shipment of iPads for students despite concerns from some school board members that things are moving too fast.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington School District is making plans to get its last big shipment of iPads for students despite concerns from some school board members that things are moving too fast.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Column: Gadgets cannot replace everything
I heard something on the radio the other day, and I have to say, it disturbs me quite a bit. Apparently, there is now an app that parents can get on their smartphones or iPads or what have you, that will read the popular children’s book, “Goodnight Moon,” to kids. For a mere $4.99, you can purchase the app and let the computer do the talking. Literally.
Saturday, December, 08, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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I heard something on the radio the other day, and I have to say, it disturbs me quite a bit. Apparently, there is now an app that parents can get on their smartphones or iPads or what have you, that will read the popular children’s book, “Goodnight Moon,” to kids. For a mere $4.99, you can purchase the app and let the computer do the talking. Literally.
Saturday, December, 08, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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District 192 will set guidelines for 2014 budget
Farmington school administrators are still working on some of the big-picture structural changes they hope will help erase projected budget deficits starting next year, but they’re also preparing for some of the smaller steps that will start the district on its way.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington school administrators are still working on some of the big-picture structural changes they hope will help erase projected budget deficits starting next year, but they’re also preparing for some of the smaller steps that will start the district on its way.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington School District 11-14-12 BOARD WORK SESSION
District 192 School Board Proceedings
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - -
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District 192 School Board Proceedings
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - -
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Superintendent Haugen gets a good review from ISD 192 board
A summary of Haugen’s performance appraisal shared at a Monday night school board meeting gave him credit for making progress toward all of the goals set for him this year.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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A summary of Haugen’s performance appraisal shared at a Monday night school board meeting gave him credit for making progress toward all of the goals set for him this year.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Turnout was light at first budget discussion meeting
On a night when District 192 Finance Director Carl Colmark asked for big ideas for balancing the district’s budget, one of the district’s biggest recent ideas was front and center.
Thursday, November, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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On a night when District 192 Finance Director Carl Colmark asked for big ideas for balancing the district’s budget, one of the district’s biggest recent ideas was front and center.
Thursday, November, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Ebooks get easier in county libraries
For a growing number of readers, sitting down with a good book has nothing to do with holding a paperback in their hands. It’s all about electronics, from Kindles and Nooks to iPads and other tablets. Now, the Dakota County Library system is making it easier than ever to fill those devices with free content.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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For a growing number of readers, sitting down with a good book has nothing to do with holding a paperback in their hands. It’s all about electronics, from Kindles and Nooks to iPads and other tablets. Now, the Dakota County Library system is making it easier than ever to fill those devices with free content.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Regular School Board Work Session 10-8-12
District 192 School Board Proceedings
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - -
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District 192 School Board Proceedings
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iPad rollout continues in district schools
The Farmington School District is taking the next step in a process that will eventually put an iPad in the hands of every district student. Last week school board members approved a three-year, $533,751 lease agreement that will provide 1,420 of the Apple tablet computers to students at Farmington High School. When the distribution is completed later this year, every student at FHS will have one of the devices.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington School District is taking the next step in a process that will eventually put an iPad in the hands of every district student. Last week school board members approved a three-year, $533,751 lease agreement that will provide 1,420 of the Apple tablet computers to students at Farmington High School. When the distribution is completed later this year, every student at FHS will have one of the devices.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Candidate questions 2012: Farmington School Board
Six candidates are vying for seats on the Farmington School District 192 Board of Education.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Six candidates are vying for seats on the Farmington School District 192 Board of Education.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Little disagreement at ISD 192 school board forum
There was a lot of support for teachers, a lot of enthusiasm for Farmington schools and not a lot of disagreement at a Monday night forum for Farmington School Board candidates.
Thursday, October, 18, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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There was a lot of support for teachers, a lot of enthusiasm for Farmington schools and not a lot of disagreement at a Monday night forum for Farmington School Board candidates.
Thursday, October, 18, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Schoology program helps ISD 192 teachers share ideas, students share study tips online
A new program being used by Farmington School District 192 is a lot like the social media site Facebook, but this social site is set up just for teachers, students and parents.
Saturday, October, 13, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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A new program being used by Farmington School District 192 is a lot like the social media site Facebook, but this social site is set up just for teachers, students and parents.
Saturday, October, 13, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Farmington School District 7-9-12 MINUTES
District 192 School Board Proceedings
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - -
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District 192 School Board Proceedings
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - -
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Farmington School District 8-13-12 MINUTES
District 192 School Board Proceedings
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - -
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District 192 School Board Proceedings
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New art exhibit at Farmington Dunn Bros. has an apt message in a couple of ways
The art exhibit that opened this week at Farmington’s Dunn Bros. came about almost by accident, but David Hartnett, the coffee shop’s co-owner, said it couldn’t have worked out any better if it had been planned.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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The art exhibit that opened this week at Farmington’s Dunn Bros. came about almost by accident, but David Hartnett, the coffee shop’s co-owner, said it couldn’t have worked out any better if it had been planned.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Farmington schools' strategic plan urges innovation
If the Farmington School District’s first strategic plan was all about getting everybody on the same page, the message of the update approved Monday seems to be that it’s OK to go your own way, at least within reason.
Thursday, August, 30, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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If the Farmington School District’s first strategic plan was all about getting everybody on the same page, the message of the update approved Monday seems to be that it’s OK to go your own way, at least within reason.
Thursday, August, 30, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington School District’s iPad policy takes shape
With more than 1,700 students scheduled to get at least part-time access to iPads when school starts Sept. 4, Farmington administrators are putting the finishing touches on the policy that will regulate how students will be expected to use and care for their new tablet computers.
Tuesday, August, 21, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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With more than 1,700 students scheduled to get at least part-time access to iPads when school starts Sept. 4, Farmington administrators are putting the finishing touches on the policy that will regulate how students will be expected to use and care for their new tablet computers.
Tuesday, August, 21, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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