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New Prague Middle School Recognized As A Model Professional Learning Community At Work
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Originally Posted 02-07-2014
One of About 200 Schools and Districts in the US and Canada to Receive This Honor New Prague, MN January 24, 2014 - New Prague Middle School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. The school's successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students. PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:
Responding to news of the recognition, Principal Brad Gregor said, "Our staff is honored and proud to receive this wonderful recognition. Our staff has worked collaboratively to improve student learning." Superintendent Tim Dittberner stated, "It is people, not programs that make a school great. The NPMS staff's continued focus on learning has resulted in outstanding academic results for all students. Our community should be very proud of these accomplishments." Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee. According to Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker, and Mike Mattos, visionaries of PLC at Work, educators in the schools and districts selected for this recognition have shown "a sustained commitment to helping all of their students achieve at high levels. They have been willing to alter the structure and culture of the organization to reflect their commitment. We applaud them and congratulate them for achieving this very significant milestone on the never-ending PLC journey." Recognized model PLC schools are listed on allthingsplc.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools. Tools for team collaboration, articles and research about PLCs, blog posts, and other related resources are also available on the site. NEW PRAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL Percentage of students passing: School Scores/State Scores Source: Minnesota Department of Education
Percentage of students passing: School Scores/State Scores
Percentage of students passing: School Scores/State Scores
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