Improving Language Skills
School Improvement 2008-2013
“All students will improve their language skills—especially in the areas of reading and writing.” This statement expresses the goal of the Minden Public Schools for the next cycle of School Improvement, 2008-2013. School Improvement, a formal program mandated by the Nebraska Department of Education and by the North Central Association, requires school districts to identify one or more important academic . . . read more
Educational Successes
Minden Students Excel on Standardized Tests in 2007-08 The Minden Public Schools assess students’ academic abilities in several ways, one of which is national standardized tests like the ITBS, the PLAN, or the ACT. Scores from 2007-08 . . . read more
2007-2008 State Writing Assessment Results
2007-08 State Writing Assessment Results Each year, Nebraska students in grades 4, 8, and 11 participate in the Statewide Writing Assessment. Students write essays in one of three modes—narrative in grade 4, descriptive in grade 8, . . . read more
