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District reports ELA and math gains, expands phonics, dual‑enrollment and advanced‑course work
Summary
Deputy Superintendent Ed Tierney and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Glenda Sheffield told the board the district saw gains in English language arts and math, highlighted expanded dual‑enrollment and advanced coursework participation, and described K–2 phonics and gifted‑screening initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps.
Deputy Superintendent Ed Tierney and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Glenda Sheffield presented the district’s instructional review and said Palm Beach County moved to 54% proficiency in combined third‑through‑tenth grade English language arts (up from 49%) and to 55% in third‑through‑eighth grade math (up from 51%). Tierney noted Florida raised the threshold to earn an A for secondary schools from 62% to 64% and the district exceeded that higher bar. The presentation highlighted programs and outcomes the district said contributed to…
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