The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) announced that Cohasset Elementary School has been named a Minnesota School of Excellence (SOE), one of only six schools in the state to receive this esteemed designation for 2024.
The Minnesota School of Excellence program, designed and implemented by MESPA, is a rigorous school improvement process that aligns with national and state standards for quality and effectiveness. Schools awarded the SOE designation have undergone a comprehensive self-study, driven by input from staff, students, and the community, and have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing educational practices, fostering a positive school culture, and promoting continuous improvement.
Excellence is a process. Everything done in an effective school community focuses on ensuring the learning of adults and students. The MN SOE program supports this focus by combining the findings of current research on effective schooling with the practical on-site experience of working principals and education staff.