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MNTU Trout in the Classroom fish release

Trout in the Classroom at Shakopee High School

Jason Swingen2026-03-20T22:54:27+00:00

Shakopee High School has participated in the Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program for six years. Together, we contribute to trout conservation by raising rainbow trout from eggs to fingerlings. Through this program, we learn how to care for the fish and how our local efforts impact the broader population. This...

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Trout in the Classroom Update – February 2026

Jason Swingen2026-02-16T16:41:07+00:00

Trout in the Classroom (TIC) is a unique educational experience for students. Throughout this year-long program, students learn about Minnesota watershed ecology, fish biology, trout habitat, and more, starting the very first week of school. They engage in TIC-related lessons both inside and outside the classroom from September through May....

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An 8-Year Look at the MNTU Education Program

Jason Swingen2026-01-21T17:42:30+00:00

In this new year, I wanted to do a recap about the last 8 years of MNTU’s education program. See below to learn about all of the great things our education team has accomplished! Trout in the Classroom From fall 2018 to spring 2025, the number of TIC schools throughout Minnesota increased...

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12,000 Eggs Delivered for Trout In The Classroom

Jason Swingen2026-02-16T15:43:15+00:00

We completed the first of two egg deliveries on December 3rd! Over 12,000 eggs were sorted, packaged, and distributed throughout the state in a single day thanks to our awesome crew of egg day volunteers.

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Trout in the Classroom: 19 Years and Growing

Kristen Poppleton2026-02-16T15:45:42+00:00

In its 19th year, Minnesota Trout in the Classroom has 86 tanks in 74 schools and 2 nature centers throughout the state ready to be filled, cycled, and prepared to welcome 300 tiny, neon orange trout eggs this winter. Check out this map color coded by MNTU chapter to...

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Another Year of Trout in the Classroom

Kristen Poppleton2026-02-12T15:33:29+00:00

The 2025-26 Trout in the Classroom season kicked off with our first teacher and volunteer training in Duluth and the Twin Cities! This year we’re holding training sessions in two locations to support our growing and dispersed network of classrooms across the state. The location of the trainings also offered...

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Trout in the Classroom is Making an Impact

Kristen Poppleton2026-02-16T15:49:52+00:00

MN Trout in the Classroom teachers are the type of teachers that you would want your children and grandchildren to have as they move through their K-12 years. These teachers are excited and passionate individuals that work hard to provide engaging, hands on learning opportunities like TIC for their students....

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