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The Ripple Effect of Student Opportunity
July 16, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring 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 Becky Bastein, a member of our LEAF Board.
Although I am a transplant to St. Cloud, I am a product of the Minnesota public school system. During those years, I discovered so much abou…
Roll & Read Library Bus – STILL ROLLING!
July 14, 2026
The PAKRAT Roll & Read Bus is on the road! Stop by one of our scheduled locations to explore a great selection of fun summer reads. Check the Roll & Read schedule for dates, times, and a stop near you!
Would you like to support or read more about LEAF’s PAKRAT program and the Roll & Read Bus? Click here.
Building Bridges Between Community Generosity and Student Opportunity
July 1, 2026
By: Shannon Avenson, LEAF Board Member and Executive Director of Community Education & Partnerships
This year, LEAF is featuring insights from our board and volunteers on why we give our time to this organization. For me, the “why” is woven into almost every chapter of my life. I wear a few hats in our community: I am a long-time district administrator…
Seeing the Impact of LEAF Firsthand
June 12, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring 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 Justin Skaalerud, a member of our LEAF Board.
I am honored to serve as the Principal of Apollo High School, to have been a teacher and coach, and to be the parent of a three-sport Apo…
PAKRAT ROLL & READ Summer Schedule Begins June 8
June 7, 2026
Beginning June 8, the PAKRAT Roll & Read Book Bus will be traveling to a neighborhood near you, bringing the world of reading to students!
Come and check out your favorite books from the library on the bus. The book bus is open to children ages birth through grade eight.
Get More Information or Check Out the Schedule.
From Then to Now: How School Experiences Shape a Lifetime
May 31, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring 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 Elise Weiner, a member of our LEAF Board.
Recently, I had the joy of reconnecting with a group of high school classmates as we began planning our 50th—yes, 50th—class reunion. As we s…
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The Ripple Effect of Student Opportunity
July 16, 2026
Roll & Read Library Bus – STILL ROLLING!
July 14, 2026
Seeing the Impact of LEAF Firsthand
June 12, 2026