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Sunnyside Elementary Earns PLC Recognition

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Sunnyside Elementary School in Pullman has been recognized by Solution Tree as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work®. The recognition, announced September 11, 2026, follows the school's three-year implementation of PLC practices that focus on student learning, collaborative culture, and results orientation.

Principal Pam Brantner credited staff and students for the achievement, stating the school's collaborative approach to adjusting instruction based on student needs has improved outcomes. Solution Tree requires schools to demonstrate PLC concepts for at least three years with evidence of improved student learning. Recognized schools share strategies on Solution Tree's allthingsplc.info platform.

The school will maintain its PLC practices and continue sharing its methods with other educators through Solution Tree's resources.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.pullmanschools.org/205780_2?articleID=76216
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    Sunnyside Elementary School in Pullman has been recognized by Solution Tree as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work®“Sunnyside Elementary was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement.”
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    The recognition was announced September 11, 2026“September 11, 2026 Sunnyside Elementary Recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work®”
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    The recognition follows the school's three-year implementation of PLC practices“Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period.”
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    The PLC practices focus on student learning, collaborative culture, and results orientation“The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to: Focus on learning. Build a collaborative culture. Create a results orientation.”
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    Principal Pam Brantner credited staff and students for the achievement“Working toward Model PLC recognition reflects the incredible dedication of our hardworking staff and students. Our staff continually collaborates, studies student learning, and adjusts instruction to ensure every child succeeds, while our students work hard, embrace challenges, and take ownership of their growth. This recognition would celebrate what we accomplish when we work together with a shared belief that learning is required for all.”
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    The school's collaborative approach to adjusting instruction based on student needs has improved outcomes“Our staff continually collaborates, studies student learning, and adjusts instruction to ensure every child succeeds, while our students work hard, embrace challenges, and take ownership of their growth.”
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    Solution Tree requires schools to demonstrate PLC concepts for at least three years“Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period.”
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    Recognized schools share strategies on Solution Tree's allthingsplc.info platform“Recognized model PLC schools are listed on allthingsplc.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools.”
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    The school will maintain its PLC practicesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The school will continue sharing its methods with other educators through Solution Tree's resourcesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.

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