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2 weeks ago

Committee adopts amendment and refers dual-enrollment task-force bill to Education Finance House File 25-44, which would create a time-limited task force to study dual-enrollment and PSEO funding, membership and barriers, had its A3 amendment adopted and was referred to Education Finance. Testifiers urged attention to funding transparency, access and geographic representation.

A new task force is set to tackle the complexities of dual-enrollment funding and access barriers in Minnesota, aiming to ensure every student can benefit from postsecondary education.

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4 weeks ago

Rochester superintendent proposes targeted gap‑closing goals and $3M ANI focus for 2026–2029 Superintendent Kent Picow outlined a draft Achievement and Integration plan using about $3 million annually in state funds to reduce specific graduation and postsecondary gaps by June 2029, including a 5.25 percentage‑point target to narrow the Hispanic/Latino four‑year graduation gap and a planning year for racially identified Gage Elementary.

Superintendent Kent Picow has unveiled an ambitious plan targeting a significant reduction in graduation gaps for Hispanic and Latino students in Rochester, backed by $3 million in annual funding.

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4 weeks ago

Superintendent urges tougher grad-plus metrics and reframed guardrails to close gaps Superintendent Scholdner told the board Seattle Public Schools ranks near the top in aggregate outcomes but trails on measures for low-income and multilingual students; he proposed revising goals (including considering third-grade SBA rather than second-grade MAP) and rewording guardrails from prohibitions to affirmative commitments focused on equity, attendance and safety.

Superintendent Scholdner is calling for a bold reevaluation of Seattle Public Schools' goals to ensure that every student, especially those from low-income and multilingual backgrounds, gets the equitable education they deserve.

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4 weeks ago

MCPS reports small year‑to‑year gains on MCAP and report card but flags persistent racial and gender gaps MCPS told the Education & Culture Committee it saw modest gains in English language arts and math proficiency this year but widespread disparities remain: district ELA proficiency was 57.7% and math 35.7%; staff emphasized new curricula, targeted interventions and plans for instructional observation baselines to accelerate improvement.

Montgomery County Public Schools reports modest gains in proficiency, but alarming racial and gender achievement gaps persist—what does this mean for the future of education?

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1 month ago

The Jefferson Union High School District's midyear LCAP update reveals crucial funding decisions and program adjustments aimed at closing equity gaps for its diverse student body.

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2 months ago

Board previews new Achievement & Integration plan and key indicators Administrators previewed the district’s 2026–29 Achievement & Integration (ANI) plan, which focuses on closing achievement gaps, diversifying staff, and boosting community engagement; final vote is scheduled for Feb. 19 with state submission by March 15.

South Washington County Schools is set to unveil a transformative three-year Achievement & Integration plan aimed at closing achievement gaps, diversifying staff, and enhancing community engagement.

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2 months ago

District 128 details inclusive special-education work, acknowledges achievement gaps Director of special services Kelly Hartwig told the board District 128 has expanded inclusion facilitation and co-teaching; about 12% of students (~375) access special education, ~64% of those spend 80%+ of their day in general education, but achievement gaps persist and the board requested outcome metrics and an MTSS update.

District 128 is making strides in inclusive special education, with over 64% of eligible students spending the majority of their day in general education, but board members are still seeking clarity on achievement metrics and success measures.

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2 months ago

District reports midyear reading and math gains; trustees press on middle‑school dip and achievement gaps The district presented winter I‑Ready and MAP projections showing districtwide gains in reading and modest growth in math from fall 2024 to winter 2026, with elementary grades leading gains and middle‑school transitions flagged as an area for concentrated work.

Exciting news for South Carolina students: projected reading proficiency is set to rise significantly by winter 2026, but middle school performance raises crucial questions!

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3 months ago

State Board honors inaugural Mississippi Blue Ribbon Schools: Bayou View, Beach, Ocean Springs The State Board of Education recognized three inaugural Mississippi Blue Ribbon Schools — Bayou View Elementary (Gulfport), Beach Elementary (Pascagoula‑Gautier) and Ocean Springs High — honoring performance and gap‑closing under a new state designation that replaces the national program.

Mississippi proudly honors its first-ever Blue Ribbon Schools, showcasing extraordinary achievements in education that highlight both academic excellence and community support.

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3 months ago

Midyear tests show gains and persistent gaps; board discusses targeted interventions Madison County presented PM2 midyear data showing across‑the‑board reductions in lowest achievement levels and increases at higher levels in many grades; the board discussed targeted tutoring, redirected planning time for middle‑school teachers, and para/interventionist deployments to convert 'bubble' students to proficiency.

Madison County's midyear assessment reveals exciting student growth while exposing critical proficiency gaps, prompting the board to strategize targeted interventions for improvement.

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3 months ago

PPS winter MAP and iReady: modest gains, persistent racial and multilingual gaps District staff presented winter MAP and iReady results showing some middle‑grade math and reading gains, flat or declining elementary outcomes for certain groups, and persistent achievement gaps by race and for multilingual learners; board members pressed for clarity on statistical significance and how curriculum‑embedded assessments will be aggregated to inform targeted intervention.

PPS's winter assessment results reveal both modest gains and troubling achievement gaps, sparking urgent calls for targeted action and deeper analysis.

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3 months ago

Douglas County SD 4 board accepts $11.12 million SIA grant and approves annual audit The Douglas County SD 4 board voted to accept a $11,122,455.60 Student Success Act (SIA) grant for the 2025–27 biennium and to accept the district’s annual audit, which carried an unmodified opinion from the auditor.

The Douglas County School District just secured over $11 million to enhance student mental health and boost academic success for those in need!

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3 months ago

Superintendent outlines FY27 priorities as division charts modest gains and persistent achievement gaps Superintendent Dr. Gurley presented a needs‑based FY27 framework prioritizing compensation, student supports, facilities maintenance and early childhood; staff reported a $91.9M salaries-and-benefits baseline and identified a projected $4.7M compensation increase tied to collective bargaining. Presenters stressed persistent achievement gaps and new state accountability changes.

Superintendent Dr. Gurley reveals a bold FY27 budget plan focused on improving compensation, student support, and addressing persistent achievement gaps.

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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3 months ago

WSSD reports strong fall MAP scores, highlights subgroup gaps and plans for targeted supports Wallingford‑Swarthmore SD presented fall 2025 NWEA MAP results showing district averages above national norms (first graders ~74th percentile) while identifying persistent achievement gaps for some student groups; district plans winter testing, MAP trainer workshops and targeted tiered supports.

WSSD's fall MAP scores reveal impressive achievements for early grades but highlight significant subgroup gaps that demand targeted action!

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3 months ago

Committee weighs instructional coaching after declines in ELA scores; member calls for targeted data North Kingstown committee discussed using instructional coaching to improve core teaching after a review of test scores; a community member urged more targeted cohort analysis and highlighted large gender gaps at middle schools.

Amid declining ELA scores, a heated debate unfolds in North Kingstown as officials consider the impact of instructional coaching on student achievement and confront glaring gender gaps in education.

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4 months ago

District monitoring shows mostly flat reading, writing and social‑studies results; science‑of‑reading efforts continue Racine Unified’s monitoring reports showed most measures rated 'improvement needed' except early childhood reading; district staff highlighted oral reading fluency gains for early grades, about 11% ACT writing growth for Black students, and persistent achievement gaps. Board discussed interventions, teacher training and participation drops in upper grades.

Racine Unified's latest monitoring reports reveal persistent achievement gaps in reading, writing, and social studies, despite promising gains among some student groups.

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4 months ago

Elementary MCAS shows gains across Dennis‑Yarmouth; schools pin continued worry on chronic absenteeism and subgroup gaps Principals from Ezra H. Baker, Emmy Small and Station Avenue reported improved MCAS scores — including ELA and math gains — but all named chronic absenteeism and achievement gaps for English learners and students with disabilities as priorities; the district outlined targeted interventions and shorter data cycles.

Dennis-Yarmouth schools report impressive MCAS gains in ELA and math, but chronic absenteeism and achievement gaps remain critical challenges to tackle.

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4 months ago

Pewaukee schools report mixed gains, focus on closing special-education gaps and sustaining growth Principal and administrators from Pewaukee Lake Elementary, Horizon, Asa Clark Middle School and Pewaukee High School presented continuous improvement reports showing literacy and math gains in some grades, a notable closure of special-education gaps at Asa Clark, and plans to use AIMSweb, UDL and PLCs to sustain progress.

Pewaukee schools are making strides in literacy and closing special education gaps, with impressive gains reported across the board!

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4 months ago

Falmouth schools report above‑norm assessment results, shift focus to ‘stretch growth’ to close gaps District curriculum leaders told the School Committee that I‑Ready diagnostic and mCLASS/DIBELS screening data show Falmouth students outperforming state and national norms on many measures; the district will pivot from focusing on typical annual growth to ‘stretch growth’ targets to close persistent gaps and guide MTSS interventions.

Falmouth Public Schools are not just meeting expectations; they're exceeding them, with students showing remarkable growth that’s set to close achievement gaps!

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4 months ago

District presents achievement and integration reports; gaps persist while some targets met District staff presented the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness report along with the Nobles County Integration Collaborative annual report. The district described gains in some subgroups and ongoing achievement gaps; board accepted both reports.

District staff unveiled crucial achievement and integration reports highlighting both progress and persistent gaps in student proficiency—what does this mean for our future?

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4 months ago

Board reviews draft achievement report; staff propose using FAST benchmarks instead of relying on MCA Tanya presented a draft comprehensive achievement and civic readiness report showing mixed results across goals — kindergarten early-reading fell short (47% vs 54% target), preschool attendance entering kindergarten exceeded the goal (89% vs 83%), and a proposal was advanced to prefer FAST benchmark data over MCAs for more frequent monitoring.

Tanya's draft report reveals a mixed bag of results for student readiness in Minnesota, highlighting the need for strategic shifts like moving to FAST benchmarks over MCAs.

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4 months ago

State presents MAP gap analysis, ACT and kindergarten readiness results Mississippi Department of Education staff presented annual MAP achievement‑gap findings, 2025 ACT results and fall kindergarten readiness data; presenters highlighted subgroup gaps, small shifts in ACT scores and vendor transitions affecting kindergarten comparability.

Mississippi's education updates reveal persistent achievement gaps, slight ACT score improvements, and new strategies for kindergarten readiness—what's next for our students?

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4 months ago

School leaders present K–8 achievement data and EL Education rollout; committee asks for subgroup tracking over time Administration told the School Committee that Concord’s K–8 MCAS and local screener data show strong overall performance but persistent gaps for historically marginalized subgroups; district is rolling out EL Education and expanding DIBELS and MTSS data teams to target interventions.

Concord School leaders revealed promising K–8 MCAS results but highlighted ongoing achievement gaps for Black students, prompting calls for better tracking of progress.

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4 months ago

OUSD highlights gains for English learners and special-education students in 2025CAST/CAASPP results District leaders reported that Orange Unified outperformed state averages at elementary and middle grades in ELA and math and highlighted strong growth among English learners and students with disabilities; site teams at Orange High and Imperial Elementary described on-campus strategies and early reclassification gains.

Orange Unified School District is breaking barriers as they surpass state averages in ELA and math, showcasing impressive gains for English learners and students with disabilities!

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4 months ago

Northfield board hears 2024-25 CACR results and adopts stretch targets for 2025-26 and ANI 2025-28 At a Nov. 10 public hearing, district staff summarized 2024-25 Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) outcomes and outlined 2025-26 CACR goals and 2025-28 Achievement and Integration (ANI) targets, noting gains in kindergarten readiness, third-grade reading and credit-deficiency reduction while some middle-school D/F targets were not,

The Northfield Board of Education unveiled impressive gains in student achievement, including an 85% kindergarten readiness rate and narrowing achievement gaps, as they set ambitious targets for the future.

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4 months ago

Naperville CUSD 203 reports top-tier assessment results but board presses for gap-closing plans Superintendent Dan Bridges and Dr. Patrick Knowlton told the Naperville CUSD 203 board the district ranks near the 90th percentile statewide in ELA, math and science, with six exemplary schools; board members pressed for clearer plans to close gaps for students with IEPs and other underserved groups.

Naperville CUSD 203 shines with top-tier academic results, ranking near the 90th percentile in Illinois, but board members are demanding action to bridge significant achievement gaps for underserved students.

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4 months ago

Oshkosh schools report drop in state math proficiency; district outlines multi‑year improvement plan District leaders told the school board on Nov. 5 that math proficiency on the Wisconsin Forward Exam declined from the prior year and persistent achievement gaps remain. Administrators said the results are a lagging indicator of learning while outlining a four‑part, multi‑year strategy — new instructional materials, targeted coaching, common/formal

Oshkosh schools face a drop in math proficiency and persistent achievement gaps, prompting district leaders to unveil a bold multi-year plan for improvement.

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5 months ago

District reports Forward Exam gains, highlights literacy work and pilots an ELA screener District teaching‑and‑learning staff reported Forward Exam and ACT results showing McFarland students outperforming state averages across most grades and subjects; the district is expanding literacy professional learning and refining Act 20 screening and intervention systems. Principals described building‑level steps including explicit instruction,

McFarland School District is raising the bar with students outperforming state averages, but persistent achievement gaps for certain groups highlight the need for targeted interventions!

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5 months ago

District presents CAASPP, ELPAC and attendance data; staff point to steady secondary gains and continuing subgroup gaps District data staff presented spring 2024–25 results for CAASPP, CAST and ELPAC, using 'distance from standard' to show where average student groups sit relative to proficiency. Staff reported growth in middle and high school ELA and math, steady or mixed elementary results, and year‑to‑date attendance around 96 percent. District noted persistent l

The latest assessment results reveal promising growth in secondary education but highlight ongoing achievement gaps among student groups—what does this mean for the future of our schools?

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5 months ago

Santa Clara Unified presents CAASPP results; district leaders warn gaps persist for multilingual, Hispanic and IEP students District officials told the board they saw modest overall gains on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress but warned large, persistent achievement gaps remain for multilingual learners, Hispanic/Latino students and students with IEPs. Staff outlined tiered instructional and tutoring strategies aimed at narrowing those gaps.

Santa Clara Unified School District reports modest gains in student performance, but alarming achievement gaps for multilingual, Hispanic/Latino, and IEP students remain a pressing concern.

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