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Page 46 Progress — 2014 Pines FROM PAGE 45 selves for life, not just the next grade,” said Anderson. “Students use technology to help research, communicate and produce content used to complete their projects.” Students in fifth through seventh grade attend the physical school Monday through Thursday and then on Friday they work from their home or alternative sites. Fridays also allow for students to work on their projects, meet with a mentor or perform community service. The students also spend time working with “experts” on topics as well as other resources that cannot be found on the Internet or in the library. SOAR has strong partnerships with the Land O’ Lakes Community Library, the Conserve School and the Land O’ Lakes Artisans. School officials said SOAR plans on adding eighth grade for the 2014-’15 school year. Richie said the face of education has changed at Northland Pines. “The Northland Pines School District has really stepped up to provide the tools and resources available to help prepare students to be critical thinking, productive adults in our community,” said Richie. Students at the SOAR charter school in the Northland Pines School District participate in many outdoor research projects as part of their learning experience. The school is located in the Land O’ Lakes Elementary School. —Contributed Photo Awarded 2013 Broker/Owners of the Year for WI Passionate about the American Dream… Vilas County’s #1 sales office in 2013 Marie Torres Wendy Ebert Judy Barr Lisa Eggman Denise Goldsworthy Gary LeMoine Karen Margelofsky Bob Merz Julie Winter-Paez Cassie Reid Debbie Van Caster Greg Yoder and Barb Sass Yoder www.NorthwoodsPropertyPros.com • 888 W. Pine St., Eagle River, WI 54521 • 715-480-4333 Office • 715-480-4337 Fax