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District reports lower chronic absenteeism, preschool expansion and early math gains in annual teaching and learning review
Summary
Superintendent Matt Degner and district curriculum staff told the school board that chronic absenteeism declined, preschool is now offered in every elementary school with roughly 620 preschoolers served, and initial math curriculum implementation shows modest gains; the board asked for additional data on special education and behavioral supports.
At the Sept. 23 meeting, Iowa City Community School District staff delivered the district’s annual teaching and learning report covering the 2024–25 school year and early items for 2025–26. Superintendent Matt Degner and the teaching and learning team highlighted declines in chronic absenteeism, the districtwide expansion of preschool and early signs of positive movement after a new K–8 math adoption.
“The center of everything we do is our 14,550 students,” assistant presenters said as they summarized last year’s initiatives, including curriculum and assessment work, preschool expansion and increased coaching for teachers.
Nut graf: The district reported a significant reduction in chronic absenteeism and a three‑year low in suspensions. Officials said they increased preschool access, adopted a new K–8 math curriculum with early gains in year one, and expanded teacher coaching: 73% of teachers…
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