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Hayden Elementary highlights literacy gains, dual‑language program and community partnerships
Summary
Hayden Elementary Principal Dr. Laura Goldson and newly elected school board member Dana Miles presented the school's recent achievements to the Manassas City Council, citing a 12‑point reading gain for English learners, lower chronic absenteeism and expanded programming including a 50/50 dual‑language model and community innovation fair.
Dr. Laura Goldson, principal of Hayden Elementary School, told the Manassas City Council the school made measurable academic and attendance improvements while expanding arts, innovation and dual‑language programming.
Dana Miles, a newly elected member of the Manassas school board, introduced Dr. Goldson and noted the school’s profile on the Virginia School Quality website: Hayden is accredited, improved English‑learner reading performance by 12 percentage points in one year, and reduced chronic absenteeism to 18 percent — a greater than 10‑point improvement from the prior year, Miles said.
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