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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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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.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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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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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.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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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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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.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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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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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.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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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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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.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Superintendent Dr. Gurley reveals a bold FY27 budget plan focused on improving compensation, student support, and addressing persistent achievement gaps.

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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.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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WSSD's fall MAP scores reveal impressive achievements for early grades but highlight significant subgroup gaps that demand targeted action!

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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.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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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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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.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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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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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.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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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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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.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Pewaukee schools are making strides in literacy and closing special education gaps, with impressive gains reported across the board!

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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.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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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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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.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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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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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.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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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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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.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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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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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.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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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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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.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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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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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.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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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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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,
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November 13, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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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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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.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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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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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
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November 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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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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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,
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November 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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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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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
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November 2, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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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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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.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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ISD 191's latest report reveals critical gaps in kindergarten readiness and graduation rates, especially among Latino and BIPOC students, sparking urgent discussions for future partnerships and support strategies.

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District presents annual Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness and Achievement & Integration progress report
District directors gave the board a combined look at districtwide attainment, kindergarten readiness, gaps for historically underserved groups and programs funded through the Achievement and Integration revenue; board members pressed for follow-up dives and partnership planning for the next plan cycle.
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October 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Board members are taking a bold step to address achievement gaps for Indigenous students by considering curriculum changes that honor Lakota/Dakota history and culture.

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Board discusses Indigenous student outcomes, OSEU standards and district supports
Board members and community partners highlighted graduation and achievement gaps for Indigenous students, praised interventions from PAC and Indian Education staff, and discussed embedding Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings (OSEU) into curriculum.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM