An Inspired Journey of Discovery, Exploration, and Pursuit

At Eden Prairie Schools in Minnesota, each student experiences an Inspired Journey of discovery, exploration and pursuit, a vision for learning that connects preschool to Grade 12+.

• During the DISCOVER portion, students begin to uncover their strengths, talents and interests as they sample a variety of topics.

• As students EXPLORE, they dive deeper into their interests and have opportunities to become curious about and build skills across many disciplines.

• At the PURSUE stage, students take their interests to the next level to achieve their goals. Coursework and co-curricular experiences are aligned so students are prepared for life after high school.

This vision was realized through an extensive community engagement process, supported by the National School Public Relations Association's 2024 School Communicator of the Year Dirk Tedmon, APR, who serves as the executive director of marketing and communications for the district. See how this and other community engagement efforts have helped strengthen the community's trust in their local school system.