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District reviews low grades 3–8 state scores; administration outlines multi-step reading review
Summary
The superintendent and curriculum leaders told the board that spring 2024 New York State grades 3–8 ELA and math results do not fully reflect classroom learning; the district outlined steps including program audits, professional development, and alignment with the New York State literacy review guide.
The superintendent opened the presentation by saying, "I wanna begin with the end in mind, which is that we know we can do better," and told trustees the district is not satisfied with recent grades 3–8 New York State ELA and math results. The presentation traced testing history in the state and said the district received statewide results in July of the prior year and then shared reports with administrators, teachers and families when levels were released.
Assistant administrators and curriculum leaders described instructional steps taken and planned. Mr. Arrieta, who led the reading-program review, summarized past and recent changes: the district introduced Heggerty for phonemic awareness in…
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