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Superintendent cites rise in graduation rate, highlights AI reading tool and community partnerships
Summary
Superintendent Carmen Balgobin told the Volusia County School Board on Jan. 14 the district's 2023–24 graduation rate rose to 93.7 percent from 91.6, described a Reading Progress AI tool piloted in elementary classrooms, and noted community donations including 168 bicycles and safety gear from AdventHealth.
Volusia County Public Schools Superintendent Carmen Balgobin on Jan. 14 told the school board the district's 2023–24 graduation rate rose to 93.7 percent from 91.6 the prior year and that nine of the district's 10 traditional high schools showed year-over-year increases.
"Volusia County has seen an impressive 93.7 percent on our grad rate, which is an increase from 91.6 the previous year," Balgobin said during her report. She named several high schools and the changes in their graduation rates, including Atlantic High (up to 96.5%), DeLand High (96.5%), Deltona High (100%), Mainland High…
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