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Jiu-Jitsu Win Again For Phillip Ingvalson of Pequot Lakes

Online public school he attends offers the flexibility so many students and families are looking for today.

Congratulations to Minnesota Connections Academy junior Phillip Ingvalson on his first place win in the middle weight class at the Boston Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

Ingvalson took third in the open class, which is when all of the weight classes are combined. Next up for Ingvalson is the 2019 IBJJF World’s in California in May!

Is your student considering an educational change in the fall? If you're looking for greater flexibility, fewer distractions, more one-on-one time, and a personalized learning pace, Minnesota Connections Academy may be right for you. State-certified teachers work with your student, while a Learning Coach, generally a parent or other caretaker, helps monitor progress in the home. All state standardized tests apply.

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Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota Connections Academy is a member of the Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS), a K-12 academic community. Enrollment for Minnesota Connections Academy's 2019-20 school year is underway. For more information, visit minnesotaconnectionsacademy.com.

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