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2009 MAEF Spotlight Awards

Ten schools, including two led by MESPA members, received the 2009 Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation School Spotlight Award for academic excellence and student success as evidenced by their students’ achievements. They are:

  • Rob Nudell, principal, Dassel Elementary, Dassel/Cokato ISD #466
  • Ollen Church, principal, Norman County West Elementary, Norman County W. ISD #2527 (MESPA Western Division)
The award shines a spotlight on a school’s curriculum, instruction, assessment and staff development that addresses student needs and works toward success for all. All Minnesota schools that participate in Minnesota’s statewide assessments are eligible to apply.

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