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Board approves TISA accountability report after questions about third‑grade reading goals and progress
Summary
The Millington Municipal Schools Board approved its TISA accountability report after discussion about third‑grade reading targets, a science‑of‑reading initiative and metrics for "ready graduates." Administrators said a 3‑year adjusted goal (44.2 percent) is being submitted while staff retain a stretch target of 46.2 percent.
The Millington Municipal Schools Board of Education approved the district’s TISA accountability report following a detailed discussion about third‑grade English language arts goals and the district’s strategy to raise reading proficiency.
Administrators told the board that state guidance sets a long‑term target of 70 percent third‑grade reading proficiency by 2032 and that the district has interim, multiyear goals to put it on track. Staff said last year’s proficiency regressed from a prior gain and that the district is targeting 44.2 percent on the submitted report for…
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