Message from the Director
February 2025
Starting back in August, the Star Tribune has been publishing articles about Charter Schools in the state of Minnesota. Unfortunately, this series, which has not concluded, has been showing Charter Schools in a negative light. I would like to take this opportunity to dispel some of the hate and misinformation that has been published.
Central Lakes Adventure School is NOT at risk of non-renewal by our Authorizer, Osprey Wilds. Our corrective action plan, based on NWEA-MAP test results of the 2023-2024 school year, has been all but formally resolved with the implementation of changes at the school for the 2024-2025 school year. Test scores have risen in Math by 43%, Reading by 43% and Science by 30%.
This information should serve to inform the public that Charter Schools are not only held to high standards of performance to be granted a contract renewal to operate by their authorizers and ultimately the state of Minnesota, but that we are also held accountable to create a plan of action that benefits the students we serve when we are unable to achieve our goals-the goals mutually agreed upon by the school and the authorizer.
I encourage you to reach out to the school if you have any other questions, we are more than happy to share any of the moving parts that make us work!
Thank you,
Sarah
Central Lakes Adventure School
Central Lakes Adventure School is located in Pillager, MN. We are 7-12 grade Project Based Learning school with a focus on environmental and experiential learning. Students have the opportunity to go on weekly field experiences tied to six Theme based Sessions for the school year. Themes explore driving and supporting questions that bring students to new experiences and career opportunities. Go to the Adventures tab to find out more!
Central Lakes Adventure School on Wake the Lakes
Sarah Schlake, Executive Director of Central Lakes Adventure School in Pillager, MN, brings students into the studio so they can share why Project Based Learning at Central Lakes Adventure School best works for them!
ADVENTURE AWAITS!
