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Washington Elementary named Minnesota School of Excellence; leaders point to SEL, PLCs and attendance work
Summary
Washington Elementary was recognized as a Minnesota School of Excellence at the Mankato Area Public Schools board meeting, with Principal Anne Haggerty and district staff describing a mix of improved instruction, social‑emotional learning and targeted attendance work behind recent gains.
Washington Elementary received a Minnesota School of Excellence award and board members heard details Wednesday about the school’s recent academic and social‑emotional work.
Principal Anne Haggerty told the Mankato Area Public Schools board she and staff used stakeholder surveys, focused professional learning and a set of strategic priorities to guide improvement. "We were chosen as a Minnesota School of Excellence. We're 1 of 13 elementary schools in the state," Haggerty said during the presentation.
The principal and Travis Olsen, director of teaching and learning, said Washington’s work centers on three areas: more rigorous, spiraled instruction, regular professional learning community (PLC) practice and schoolwide…
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