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Northern Lights reports fewer referrals, rising assessment rates and named Project AWARE pilot
Summary
Staff at Northern Lights told the Superior School District board that referrals and chronic absenteeism have declined, academic benchmarks show modest gains, and the school was chosen as the district's Project AWARE pilot; transportation barriers and limited community resources remain challenges.
Prince Whitakerich, Northern Lights presenter, told the Superior School District Board of Education on Feb. 10 that the school has seen a “significant decrease” in both major and minor referrals and that attendance is improving.
“That 82% of Northern Lights students have had 10 or fewer absences,” Prince Whitakerich said, and he added that reduced referrals and improved attendance are linked to better learning outcomes.
The board heard that Northern Lights was selected as the district’s Project AWARE school, with second- and third-grade teams slated to participate in the pilot.…
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