My uncle needed his driver license urgently and Matt, the owner was able to accommodate his needs…read more Uncle had lesson with Matt, Damiian, and Darrin, one time with each and passed his test. Uncle stated that they all are very professional and provided great lessons. Thank you so much the team who really helped my uncle to achieve his license!

Thank you very much for your driving lessons. I'm writing to let you know that I passed my driving…read moretest. Carlos Torres

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable; the group tutoring sessions are interactive and go…read more beyond the information covered in schools. They truly make an effort to connect with students who are nonnative English speakers and find the right methods to suit each individual student. Thomas' tutoring is especially effective as he can cover a variety of topics, from understanding basic English to preparing students for the SAT or ACT tests. Highly recommend this institution.

From the owner: ACT and SAT test prep; Writing: AP English, college admissions essays etc.; Advanced Math; AP…read moreEuropean History

Awesome place. My son does a week of art class in the summer and he loves it. Great prices and…read morefriendly staff. Oh and the cutest doggy!

We love Rum River Art Center! My girls have been attending classes off and on for several years…read more The classes are informative, fun and reasonably priced. As someone with a background in early childhood education I am a bit picky and critical. I have high standards of educational programs and how to relate to children. This program not only meets but exceeds my expectations for quality. The girls have learned a lot and Larry is wonderful, patient, kind and knowledgeable. My girls always look forward to returning. I would highly recommend this to any family interested in art education.

Minnehaha Academy is a traditional college preparatory school that offers pre-K to grade 12…read moreeducation. MA has two beautiful campuses on the bluffs of the Mississippi River with spacious grounds, with about 12 acres each. MA, like many east coast prep schools, was founded by Protestants from Europe. Opening in 1913, the school is affiliated with the Covenant Church (a historic branch the Lutheran Church that is now a separate denomination). MA has a strong commitment to faith with weekly chapel services and taking a traditional approach to teaching religion by having specific religious classes and bringing the topic of religion into other classes as well. This is done with other subjects as well, since many of the humanities and sciences overlap--for example you could have a discussion in history class about science or literature; in this way the student is able to understand the whole story from multiple angles and gain a deeper understanding of the world. The schools commitment to academics is extraordinary, boasting one of the best AP programs in the state, and if the class doesn't have an AP test then the school offers alternatives such as the College in the Schools program where students take a class from the University of Minnesota from one of their teachers and earn college credit. The school has also partnered with various scientific institutions to send a project to the International Space Station each year, joining only two other high schools in the nation that have this honor. The language department is also very excellent offering French, Latin, Spanish and Chinese; all of which start out at high school levels (open to middle school students) and go through college levels. The teachers are highly educated and care very deeply about the students and for many, remain mentors throughout their time at the Academy and their future. Most of the teachers hold masters or doctorate degrees in their area of study. The community of students is kind and caring for each other, and many long lasting friendships are formed. The school also has excellent food and offers breakfast and lunch. MA has a head and sous chef who create healthy and delicious meals and snacks for the students. Breakfast generally has cereal, scones, sandwiches, eggs, pancakes, bacon, et cetera. Lunch offers a salad bar, made to order options, homemade soups and various options including fresh carved pork, turkey, pastas and chicken. The chefs are friendly and take student suggestions seriously and work hard to make the best food possible. The school is also very devoted to the arts and has a entire fine arts center that includes a woodshop, dark room, art room, pottery studio, band room, orchestra room, private practice rooms, art gallery, scene shop, costume shop, concert hall/theater. The school features several performance ensembles including a Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Men's Choir, Women's Chorale, Concert Choir and Madrigal singers. Each ensemble has earned top marks at state. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir go on tour, alternating year to year. The tour locations have included: Prague, Slovakia, Salzburg, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Washington D.C., Chicago among other locations. In the year the ensembles are on break from the tour, they put on variety shows: the bands perform the pops concert and the choirs perform a medieval dinner. The school puts on three plays: musical, play and student run show; each has one various state and sometimes national awards. The school also has top notch athletic facilities including separate soccer and football fields, a full size ice arena, two full size gyms, wrestling room and a weight room. MA's athletic teams have won a combined 4 state championships in the past decade alone and provide very supportive C, JV, and Varsity teams. The school also has many organizations and academic teams. The Debate team, which I captained during my time is one of the state's best, being the only school to have a pair of debaters go to the varsity finals back to back (my partner and I), bringing home a state championship and a 2nd place trophy. The school also offers clubs centering around the environment, music, literature, journalism and writing. The school newspaper and yearbook have won various national awards for journalism, photography, layout, overall achievement, etc. MA really helps students achieve and builds a strong foundation for college through curriculum, advanced academics, supportive staff, and graduation requirements that are similar to most colleges. Many of the students attend private 4 year institutions including St. Olaf, Carlton, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Boston College, Vanderbilt, University of Chicago, Northwestern and more. Minnehaha Academy has nurtured the minds of some of Minnesota's best students. MA goes farther than the other prep schools in Minnesota: it truly is the place where youth meet truth.

From the owner: The original incorporation from 1905 stated: "The purpose of this institution shall be to furnish…read moreyoung men and women with the essential elements of a liberal education, and to foster the development of character under the personal influence of Christian teachers." On Monday, Sept. 15, 1913, Minnehaha Academy welcomed its first class of high school students. Grades 7 and 8 were added in 1972. In 1981, the land for the South Campus was purchased and a chapel was erected. By 1982, the Lower School served students in Grades 1 through 5. Kindergarten was added in 1985 and preschool in 1995. Students graduate from Minnehaha Academy prepared to excel in any number of fields. Some of our alumni include inventors, a Supreme Court Justice, Authors, War Veterans, an Olympian, Musicians, and many others in notable careers.

I had a very disappointing experience with this Sylvan Learning Center. When I first signed up, the…read morestaff (Julie) was kind and promised great things. I was required to pay everything upfront--over $1,000 ($1,031 to be exact, plus $50 for the assessment). Sessions were $58/hour, which is quite expensive. Unfortunately, from the very beginning things went downhill. My daughter's initial assessment was somehow lost, and she had to redo it without even an apology. The following week, she was paired with two 4-year-olds who could not sit still, which made the session unproductive and showed no quality in instruction. After three weeks, I decided to withdraw my daughter. Julie had told me clearly that if I withdrew within the first month, I would get a refund. I waited for weeks with no responses to my messages and calls. Eventually, I went in person, upset, and finally spoke to the owner (Paul Ripon), who promised to refund me. I did receive half of my money back, but after four months, I am still waiting on the other half ($475). This was supposed to be my daughter's education money, and it is extremely frustrating and disheartening to see a business treat families this way. I hope they realize that trust and integrity matter more than profit. I am still waiting for my refund. Everyone please save your money and don't send your kids to this center. Horrible horrible experience.

My family and I were not served well by this location. The communication from both staff…read more(Supervisor) Nayelli Macouzet and the owner Paul was horrible and unprofessional. I left dozens of voicemails for which I have never received a response, and after being sent an email sharing that I should be communicating directly with the supervisor and emailing a response back received nothing for months. The original communication was in regard to receiving a refund for service not rendered. After months of no check and no communication I ask a teacher at the center for the supervisor's contact information and after several weeks of unclear and ambiguous texts, was then directed back to the company's email and told that she would not communicate with me about the refund she told me in the original email I would be receiving. To this date I have not received the refund I was promised and it has been more than 4 months. This is not even mentioning the huge staff turnover that occurred in June at the location resulting in it being closed for several days without communication to the families that were scheduled for tutoring on those days. Do not bring your children here.

Christy Boysen was outstanding at educating and helping my husband and I create our legacy plan to…read moremeet our goals. She offered options and answered questions which allowed us to create a plan that will bless others beyond what we thought was possible. She provided a caring approach to help us achieve the legacy we desired. We would highly recommend her to help create or modify your legacy plan.

Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet b-boys and b-girls attending the University of…read moreMinnesota breaking club and dancers from all around the mid-west at an event called Kings of the Midwest. This regional battle was held at the Student Center's ballroom. Simply put, there's an equal number of positives and negatives. Positives: -Florescent blue lighting. -High two-foot ceilings. -A spacious and danceable floor. -A room that can fit several hundred people. -Decent acoustics. Negatives: -The space is a bit dated. -Old and nasty drinking fountains. -Despite an adjustable knob, the settings for lighting are a pain. -No windows, preventing the space from having decent air circulation and natural light. -Venue can feel dirty. I wouldn't dissuade anyone from renting out the ballroom; however, I wouldn't recommend it, either.

The St Paul Student Center is ok for what it is, a place for students to relax when not in class…read more There are meeting rooms for classes or staff events as well as some food and entertainment spots. The place is a bit dated but it works for what it needs to do.

This community education is not run as a business. Nice but completely incompetent grandma-like…read morefolks answer the phone and "have no information but can have someone that knows call you when it is convenient for them". That would be handled by a machine elsewhere. When I arrived for a class that was not in the class room that was published in their brochure (listed on internet that day as a class being taught that night), the information desk was covered by a high school look alike who appeared 35 minutes after the class was to begin back to his post with beverage and food in hand. No need to have actual staff to assist ...he could not find any information and didn't seem to have any more competence than those answering the phones. Others in the building that work there gave free dumb looks with questions about how to receive assistance. This is a wonderful place to find a job with no accountability or expectations but a pathetic place to attempt taking a class listed in the brochure. Classes can be registered online...perhaps this was originally to be the SELF-SERVICE car wash that became community education. As this isn't run by sentient beings it doesn't really work ( I think I found the supply house for ZOMBIES).

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Lionsgate Academy is a great school for special needs children. My son is at Lynx, which is their…read moreLevel 4 programming. My son had a hard time adjusting to his new school setting. They were patient and continue working with him. He has been here 4 months now and is excelling. Grateful for the excellent staff!!!

Granted, COVID has brought challenges to us all. However, for a school that is supposedly working…read morewith students with special needs of all kinds, greater creativity and flexibility is expected. Lionsgate has chosen a distance-learning model only, at a time when districts have been given a choice to offer more. This excludes children like our son, who needs in-person services. We have had to pull him out of Lionsgate for this reason. Top Administration at Lionsgate are not willing to be collaborative with parents nor accept our advocacy. They are defensive and evasive, lacking flexibility.