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District reports gains in reading and numeracy, expands literacy lab and numeracy supports
Summary
At a March 10 presentation, district staff reported reading and numeracy gains for several student groups, described expansion of the literacy lab, detailed summer program limits due to funding, and outlined numeracy interventions including an audit of algebra/prealgebra instruction and an expanding data science program.
District administrators and teachers presented an annual literacy and numeracy update at the March 10 meeting, reporting areas of growth alongside continuing needs and new interventions.
Lede data and classroom supports - Reading: Presenters reported that incoming freshmen’s grade‑9 STAR reading scores were higher overall than the previous three years. The presenter noted particular gains for students described in the presentation as "brown" students (an increase of about 10 percentage points) and Black students (about a 5 percentage‑point increase) on incoming screener results. - Literacy Lab: The literacy lab enrolled about 64 students in 2024–25 and staff anticipated 5–7 additional students by year’s end. The lab is referral‑based and this year added a numeracy component. - Summer Lift: The district ran a Summer Lift program in summer 2023–24…
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