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Southwest Region highlights gains; Lowell International Elementary credited for rising reading scores
Summary
Milwaukee Public Schoolspresented the Southwest Regionshowcase and highlighted Lowell International Elementary School on Feb. 19, citing improved attendance, sharply reduced suspension rates and steady gains in STAR reading after targeted instruction and interventions.
The Milwaukee Public Schools Committee on Student Achievement in School Innovation heard a regional showcase from the Southwest Region and a school spotlight on Lowell International Elementary School on Feb. 19. Interim Superintendent Eduardo Galvan introduced the regional report; Regional Superintendent Jan Gamblin and Lowell Principal Teresa Christiansen presented details on attendance, behavioral indicators and academic measures.
The Southwest Region report said the region serves 13,166 students in 26 schools and has the highest number of bilingual and English-learner programs in the district. Gamblin told the committee the region had improved attendance over three years, cut suspensions roughly in half and reduced the percentage…
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