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U-46 reports mixed gains in literacy and numeracy; only 46% of students report belonging
Summary
District leaders told the board that literacy and numeracy initiatives show some progress but remain below national norms; numeracy ACT preliminaries and I-Ready trends point to persistent gaps, and just 46% of students in grades 5–12 reported a sense of belonging on the Panorama survey.
School District U-46 officials told the Board of Education on June 16 that efforts to improve literacy, numeracy and school conditions showed areas of progress but substantial work remains to meet grade-level expectations and postsecondary readiness.
"Our instructional work continues to be anchored in three priorities: growing student achievement in literacy and numeracy and ensuring that every school environment supports belonging, wellness, and readiness for the future," said Lola Mysdorovich, deputy superintendent of instruction. She described an "instructional clarity framework" the district is using to define expected student experiences and guide professional learning.
Assistant superintendent Brian Tennison presented numeracy data and said the…
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