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A Statement from St Cloud Community Leaders
January 28, 2026
We believe in a community where people are safe, dignity is honored, and differences are met with respect rather than fear.
Our shared work, as civic, education, and business leaders, is grounded in the belief that democracy depends not only on laws and institutions, but on how we treat one another. Peaceful dialogue, freedom of expression, and equal prote…
Ensuring Opportunities
January 23, 2026
This year LEAF will feature blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Charlie Eisenreich, our LEAF Board President.
Reflecting on my involvement with LEAF, I think of my own children, both proud graduates of Tech High School and District 742. My son, An…
When SNAP Was in Jeopardy, District 742 Stepped In
January 15, 2026
In late 2025, uncertainty around federal SNAP (food assistance) benefits wasn’t just a headline – it hit families here in the St. Cloud area hard. In District 742, where most of our students live at or below the poverty line and many families rely on SNAP to afford groceries, the threat of a pause in benefits added stress to households already stretched th…
Precious Responsibility
January 6, 2026
This year LEAF will feature blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Marsha and Paul Shoemaker, members of LEAF’s PR Committee.
We want our community to be a place where every child and every family has access to academics and activities that open door…
When Eyes Light Up: The Lasting Impact of Year-End Giving to LEAF 742
December 13, 2025
As the year comes to a close, many people take time to reflect on what matters most and how they can make a lasting difference. Year-end giving is a powerful way to support LEAF 742 and the students and teachers of District 742. Your generosity helps bring classrooms to life—funding essential supplies, innovative learning opportunities, and programs that en…
Joy, Community, and Collective Care in Challenging Times
November 17, 2025
Across Minnesota and around the country, school communities are navigating economic uncertainty. Rising costs, housing instability, and food insecurity touch far too many families. In St. Cloud, nearly 70% of our students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, and more than one in ten students experience homelessness during the school year. These are sobe…
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A Statement from St Cloud Community Leaders
January 28, 2026
Ensuring Opportunities
January 23, 2026
When SNAP Was in Jeopardy, District 742 Stepped In
January 15, 2026
Precious Responsibility
January 6, 2026