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FDR Elementary showcases newcomer supports, leadership programs and makerspace at Lawndale school board meeting
Summary
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary presented student-led demonstrations of I‑Ready learning, a Newcomer Academy and leadership programs (RISE/ROAR) and described social‑emotional supports and makerspace activities to the Lawndale Board of Trustees, highlighting student progress and community partnerships.
Lawndale Elementary School District trustees heard a spotlight presentation from Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Elementary School during their Feb. 20 board meeting, featuring student speakers and school staff who described academic interventions, newcomer supports and hands‑on learning programs.
The presentation explained how FDR uses I‑Ready diagnostic and individualized practice, a Newcomer Academy, social‑emotional supports and a makerspace to help students, including recent arrivals, access instruction and build leadership skills.
School leaders said the work ties directly to district goals for academic achievement, access and equity, family engagement and modern learning environments. Principal Jenny Whitaker and staff described one‑on‑one I‑Ready conferences, small‑group RTI instruction, before‑school and summer newcomer sessions and leadership programs for fourth and fifth graders.
"I meet with all 32 of my fifth graders…
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