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Board hears report on teacher pipeline with MSU Mankato and early results from Wit & Wisdom reading rollout
Summary
Owatonna trustees heard a partnership update from Minnesota State University, Mankato and district staff about teacher apprenticeships and mentoring; presenters also described early signs of student engagement and writing gains from the Wit & Wisdom reading curriculum.
The Owatonna School Board on April 27 heard a presentation on a long-running educator partnership with Minnesota State University, Mankato and an update on the district’s Wit & Wisdom reading curriculum rollout.
Terry Preisler, acting director for the Center for Educator Partnerships and Student Support at Minnesota State University, Mankato, told the board the university‑district partnership dates to the late 1980s and “has continued and sustained and thrived” in Minnesota. Preisler said the partnership has helped secure grants that fund mentorship…
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