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Three middle schools report early gains after UVA partnership; district highlights statewide reading growth
Summary
Sabish, Tyson and Woodworth middle schools told the board they have implemented UVA Partnership tools such as data-driven instruction and DDI protocols; the district said it led statewide reading growth and rapid math recovery on an independent scorecard.
Three Fond du Lac middle schools told the Board of Education on Feb. 24 that a yearlong partnership with the University of Virginia has produced early instructional changes and measurable student growth, and district leaders said separate state- and nationally-sourced analyses show strong recent gains in reading and math.
The schools — Sabish, Tyson and Woodworth — described implementing shared purpose statements, classroom protocols and a districtwide focus on data-driven instruction (DDI). Sabish’s presenter said the school adopted regular ‘‘micro PD’’ sessions, Table Talk protocols and teacher practices such as word walls and sentence stems to boost access and feedback for students. ‘‘We believe in each and every student, each…
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