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District cites testing opt-outs, new literacy curriculum and intervention pilots
Owatonna Public School District board · March 12, 2026
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Summary
Superintendent Champa said many families opted out of state testing, lowering proficiency percentages; the district has implemented phonics training, adopted a new "Wit and Wisdom" literacy curriculum and is piloting elementary math and intervention programs to improve outcomes.
Tammy Champa told attendees that implementation of the Read Act has driven several priorities this year, including phonics training for staff and adoption of a new literacy curriculum identified in the presentation as "Wit and Wisdom." She credited staff for the work required…
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