WINONA, Minn. – The Winona school district’s three elementary schools have been commended for behavioral intervention initiatives. Since 2019 the schools have been applying an evidence-based framework to improve school climate and student achievement through positive and prosocial behavior. At a recognition ceremony the state education commissioner, Willie Jett, pointed to staff buy-in to the program, leadership meetings, and community and family involvement. The schools — Goodview, Jefferson and Washington-Kosciusko — were among 87 statewide to be recognized.
