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“Our first priority was to focus on the basic needs of students,” Twomey said. “Now, we need to focus more on teaching and learning because we need to improve student outcomes.”

“We have some students who have experienced a lot of trauma and our teachers were struggling providing the support they needed,” said Superintendent Aletta Lawrence. “Those extra EBF funds have helped us tackle such a huge issue.” EBF has also provided budget stability to Mount Vernon SD #80 and allowed for better planning. Continued support of EBF would… Lawrence said properly funding EBF would allow the district to maintain essential programs. “Students need social workers and counselors and we need to be able to provide professional development to staff,” Lawrence said. “If all that goes away, it will be very difficult.”

Mount Vernon SD #80

Enrollment: 1,691 FY18: $244,401

FY20: $470,392 FY21: Flat funding

Type: preK–8

FY19: $273,316

How EBF has made a difference Evidence-Based Funding has been a “game changer” for Mount Vernon SD #80. The district used EBF to address social-emotional learning. The funds have paid for ongoing professional development for staff that has greatly enhanced how the district supports the social-emotional needs of students.

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