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Edina honors staff behind LETRS rollout; 270 staff have completed training

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The Edina Public Schools board recognized the district team that implemented LETRS professional development, noting 270 staff members have completed the training supported early on by the Edina Education Fund.

The Edina Public Schools Board of Education on Monday recognized staff responsible for the district’s implementation of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional development, praising the trainers and support staff who organized districtwide training.

Why it matters: LETRS is a research‑based, graduate‑level professional development program centered on the science of reading. District officials said the work supports teachers’ reading instruction and has contributed to year‑over‑year student growth.

Bethany Van Osdall, assistant director…

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