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Minnesota Tests New Kindergarten Approach | Duluth News
Minnesota’s Department of Education is launching a bold new pilot program this fall to rethink how kindergarteners are assessed—no more tests, just classroom observation. Forty-five districts, including Duluth and Proctor, will lead the way, focusing on how kids learn and interact naturally, not whether they’re “ready” for school. The goal? To help teachers spot strengths and needs without pressure, ensuring no child is held back by a single test. This early-stage initiative could reshape statewide kindergarten assessments—if it works, it’s poised to become the new standard. Listen in…
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