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District previews preliminary 2024–25 student growth: math surpasses pre-pandemic levels, ELA shows recovery signs
Summary
The Office of Teaching and Learning presented preliminary local and PSSA results showing double-digit year-over-year gains in mathematics and rising literacy growth; the presentation highlighted curriculum alignment, local diagnostics (I Ready, DIBELS, IXL) and implementation timelines.
Superintendent Dr. Ben and the district’s Office of Teaching and Learning provided a preliminary overview of 2024–25 growth and achievement data at the June 10 board meeting, citing notable gains in mathematics and encouraging trends in reading diagnostics.
"We have double digit growth since 2021 in year-over-year improvements in mathematics," Dr. Ben said, praising a consistent, standards-aligned curriculum and sustained instructional supports. Mr. Rudz, director of teaching and learning, called the slides "a sneak peek" based on preliminary data and said a fuller report will follow to the education committee and then the full board.
District leaders reported that local diagnostics —…
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