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Columbia Heights schools outline Vision 2030 targets: reading and math growth goals, PLC cycles and new data partnerships
Summary
District principals presented Vision 2030 updates across elementary and secondary schools, reporting FastBridge growth measures and setting 2026 targets (roughly 5–15% increases depending on school), expanding PLC cycles, and partnering with the University of Minnesota to refine EL and assessment analyses.
Principals from Highland, North Park, Valley View, Columbia Academy and the district's secondary schools presented Vision 2030 updates to the Columbia Heights school board on Nov. 25, outlining academic growth goals, family-engagement strategies and curriculum alignment.
Highland's presentation said roughly 56% of students made typical or aggressive growth in literacy last year and over 60% in math; the school set targets for 65% making typical/aggressive growth and a proficiency goal of 40% by June 2026. Principal Jenke emphasized culturally responsive instruction and PLC (professional learning community) cycles,…
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