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MN PIRC Family-Friendly School

The Family-Friendly School Contest recognizes schools nominated by parents who have experienced the welcome and invitation to partner in raising student achievement. Congratulations to Barack and Michelle Obama Service Learning Elementary in St. Paul (Adrain Pendelton, principal), Hartley Elementary School in Waseca (Ben O'Brien, principal), and Valley Crossing Community School in Woodbury (Dr. Mary Anderson, principal)  -- winners of MN PIRC’s Family-Friendly School Contest.

These schools, guided by MESPA members, have created warm, welcoming environments for families.

Minnesota Parent Center, MN PIRC, a project of PACER Center, Inc., is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, visit http://www.PACER.org/mpc/



Mission: The Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association is dedicated to promoting and improving education for children and youth, strengthening the role as educational leader for elementary and middle level principals, and collaborating with partners in education to assist in achieving these goals.

Leading schools toward excellence through the MESPA vision to be the premiere resource for preparing today's principals for tomorrow and a strong leading voice for public education.

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