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EPISD reports early gains in early‑grade literacy and math, mixed results in high‑school readiness
Summary
District staff told the board Sept. 16 that the first annual report under House Bill 3 goals shows increases in early‑grade literacy and math growth, strong gains in some NWA MAP growth measures, but declines or shortfalls on some college‑readiness measures for high school.
At the Sept. 16 board meeting, district academic leaders presented the first annual progress report on House Bill 3 goals adopted in September 2024, covering early childhood literacy and mathematics and college, career and military readiness (CCMR).
Christine Ferret, executive director of strategic planning and design, told trustees the district exceeded its third‑grade reading target with a 4 percent increase and that the district is on track for long‑term goals in both early literacy and math. “The first piece was, our goal in third grade reading. Our target, we exceeded our target,” Ferret said. She reported gains in kindergarten and third…
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