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Patterson Elementary celebrates IB Primary Years authorization; staff cite student engagement gains
Summary
Patterson Elementary staff described their Primary Years Program (PYP) authorization and post‑authorization work, saying the IB framework has increased student agency, discourse and measured growth. District staff reported higher campus performance scores and strong growth metrics since program implementation.
School and district leaders presented an IB Primary Years Program (PYP) spotlight at the board meeting, describing Patterson Elementary’s multi-year candidacy, recent authorization and classroom practices that staff say have improved student engagement and measurable growth.
Chip Pettit, principal at Patterson Elementary, recounted the school's candidacy beginning in 2021 and said Patterson achieved authorization last year…
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