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Lewiston district tells Senate committee community engagement, PLC work support literacy gains; cites special-education funding gap
Summary
Lewiston Independent School District No. 1 presented its community-driven vision, systemwide Cognia accreditation and K–3 literacy progress to the Senate Education Committee and reported a local special-education funding shortfall.
Lewiston Independent School District No. 1 officials told the Senate Education Committee that a multi-year emphasis on community engagement, professional learning communities and structured literacy instruction has contributed to academic gains and stronger parent partnerships.
Lance Hanson, superintendent of Lewiston Independent School District No. 1, said the district serves about 4,500 students ages 3–21 and employs "over 800 dedicated employees, 300 certified and 500 classified." He described a community-driven strategic plan and said the district earned systemwide Cognia accreditation across elementary, middle and high…
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