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Brainerd board pauses kindergarten testing for AGATE program for one year to study design
Summary
The Brainerd Public Schools Board voted to pause kindergarten testing for the AGATE (AIG) program for the coming year to allow a study of program design and implementation; the motion passed after board discussion about evaluation timing and the program’s effects on first‑grade placement.
The Brainerd Public Schools Board voted to pause kindergarten testing for the district’s AGATE (AIG) program for one year, saying the temporary suspension will allow staff and outside partners to study the program’s design and implement improvements.
"We have a motion by Director Edelman and a second by Director Heidman to pause testing for kindergartners for the AGATE program this year only," the chair announced before the roll‑call vote.
Board discussion before the vote focused on…
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