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Minnesota Tests New Kindergarten Assessment | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s 70 pilot schools this fall are testing a new observation-based approach to assess kindergarteners, focusing on how kids communicate, problem-solve, and play during the school day—aiming to spot strengths and needs early to tailor classroom support. Developed with Teaching Strategies, LLC, the tool is designed to be a supportive, non-testing measure that helps teachers shape lessons around each child’s unique learning style, with statewide rollout planned for 2027. Feedback from the pilot will refine the system before full state implementation, marking a major step toward…
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