Episode 22, Vol. 05: Around Our Schools - A look at homelessness awareness in Anoka-Hennepin (part three of three). Running time: 9:23. 

Episode 21, Vol. 05 [Web version]: Around Our Schools - A look at homelessness awareness in Anoka-Hennepin (part two of three). Running time: 8:21. 

Episode 20, Vol. 05 [Web version]: Around Our Schools - A look at homelessness awareness in Anoka-Hennepin (part one of three). Running time: 7:44. Episode date: June 1, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson with guests Karrie Schaaf (Homeless Youth and Families Liaison), Amy Harnack (Champlin Park High School), Peggy Schierl (Coon Rapids Middle School) and Deb Olsen (Pathways Program). 

Homeless lead group discussion filmed by Andover High School's Technology Education Video Production class (a.k.a. Andover High Studio 3). Instructor: Mike Hecker, student director: Jake Friendt.

Episode 17, Vol. 05 [Web version]: Around Our Schools - Andover Elementary School's journey to get the black bear recognized as the official state mammal. Running time: 7:15. Episode date: March 19, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson with guests Dana Coleman (Andover Elementary School) and State Senator Barb Goodwin.

While the bill was heard before a Senate committee March 12, the following week, just as the episode was completed, the House declined to hear it. The bill will not move forward this session.

Photo/image credits: Julie Blaha, Tom Miller, Ellen Perrault, Ryan Rodgers, FreeFoto.com, Minnesota Senate Media Services (+ testimony audio) and Minnesota State Legislature: State Symbols - A Minnesota State Government Series publication.

Episode 15, Vol. 05 [Web version]:Around Our Schools - A look at the district's Drivers Education Program. Running time: 6:01. Episode date: Feb. 27, 2012. Hosted by Courtney Markuson with Pat Cochrane and Jerry Sobieck (Drivers Education).

Episode 06, Vol. 05 [Web version]: This Levy 2011 news flash episode focuses on why Question 3 is important and what it will fund. Running time: 3:50. Episode date: Oct. 31, 2011. Hosted by Courtney Markuson featuring guests Dennis Carlson (Superintendent) and Michelle Vargas (Finance).

Episode 05, Vol. 05 [Web version]: This Levy 2011 news flash episode focuses on questions and concerns about school facilities and the levy. Running time: 6:30 seconds. Episode date: Oct. 18, 2011. Hosted by Courtney Markuson featuring guests Chuck Holden (Administrative Services), Dr. Anissa Cravens (University Avenue) and Denise Schnabel (Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy).

Episode 04, Vol. 05 [Web version]: This Levy 2011 news flash episode focuses on student feedback regarding increased class sizes and possible cuts to activities. Running time: 3:45. Episode date: Sept. 29, 2011. Hosted by Courtney Markuson featuring students from Champlin Park High School.