On early release days, Grand Forks Public Schools staff meet to align academic practices and standards

On early release days, Grand Forks Public Schools staff meet to align academic practices and standards

GRAND FORKS — Every other Wednesday at Grand Forks Public Schools, students are released early, allowing staff to meet in professional learning communities. School leaders say the practice increases student achievement. The learning communities are spaces for teachers to collaborate on teaching practices and align their standards. Amy Bartsch, the district’s chief academic officer, said the practice was shaped around American author and teacher …