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Principals highlight student supports and school culture; district and association honor educators
Summary
Principals from Hurricane Elementary and Desert Hills Middle highlighted community, academic gains and social supports during the board's “What's Right” segment. The district and the Washington County Education Association presented Public Service Hero Awards to two educators and PTA council leaders outlined local programs.
At its March meeting, the Washington County School District board heard presentations from school leaders about programs and practices intended to strengthen school culture and student supports.
Kristen Brown, principal of Hurricane Elementary School, described the school’s focus on individualized student supports and community. Brown said staff sometimes provide direct assistance such as washing students’ clothing and backpacks, mentoring programs that pair older and younger students, and a “WIN time” intervention that ensures every small-group student is working with a teacher rather than a computer. Brown reported midyear growth measures showing 77% of students at typical or above…
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