EAGLE RIVER - The Northland Pines School Board will decide tonight whether to move 7th and 8th graders over to the high school. It's a move that would create space in the middle school, and use empty classrooms in the high school building. However, the move is controversial.
Proponents of the plan say it not only makes sense, but will also improve educational opportunities for students. Those opposed to it say there are other options. They're concerned about 7th and 8th graders interacting with high school students. They think the committee that looked into the plan had tunnel vision.
"I think this gives them a big advantage over other districts if we can allow our 7th and 8th graders to take classes over in this high school building," said Northland Pines District Administrator Dr. Mike Richie.
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