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Board debates retention and early‑grade supports; administration to review policy and practice
Summary
Several Norwich Board of Education members raised concerns about retention and early‑grade support, asking administration to review district procedures for kindergarten retention, readiness and early interventions.
Several board members on Tuesday urged a closer look at student retention policy and early‑grade supports after concerns about students arriving at high school needing remedial help.
Board member Christine raised the subject during general business, saying teachers have told her that retention requests at the kindergarten level were not consistently entertained and asking whether the district could do more to strengthen the foundation from pre‑K through third grade. “I was curious… how many of the kids that we graduated today…
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