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Central Region highlights reading gains, attendance rises and Seaford Elementary student success
Summary
Regional superintendent and Seaford Elementary presented attendance and literacy improvements in the Central Region, highlighted a drop in suspensions and student growth in reading and math; a fifth‑grade student described classroom experiences and recent gains.
The Central Region of Milwaukee Public Schools presented progress on attendance, literacy and school climate and showcased Seaford Elementary School and a fifth‑grade student’s experience during the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation meeting.
Dr. Carlotta Noland, Central Region superintendent, said the region serves 28 schools and reported enrollment of 7,641 students: 6.5% English language learners, 23.3% students with disabilities and 88.1% economically disadvantaged. She said attendance rose from 82.2% to 85.7% over a three‑year span and reported a decline in suspension rates, from about 23.2% to 6.7%.
Noland credited targeted check‑in/check‑out systems, social‑emotional…
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