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District outlines early-learning goals; kindergarten scores rising but second grade lags

5792684 · September 11, 2025
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District curriculum staff presented the annual early learning plan, reporting kindergarten reading growth that exceeded the local target, strong first-grade gains, and continued focus on second- and third-grade proficiency. Staff described curriculum, screeners and interventions in use and staffing that supports early literacy.

District curriculum staff on Tuesday reviewed the Alpine School District early learning plan, reporting that kindergarten and first-grade literacy results improved last year while second grade continues to present challenges.

Carrie Molner, speaking for the curriculum team, said the district’s kindergarten growth goal for the year was 65 percent typical-or-better growth on Acadience; kindergarten exceeded that target and ended the year at about 71 percent. First-grade proficiency increased by about 7 percentage points, exceeding the district target of 3 percent.…

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