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Beaverton board approves Ignite high‑dosage tutoring contract after debate over in‑house alternatives
Summary
The Beaverton School District board approved a contract to continue Ignite high‑dosage tutoring, 6–1, after members debated whether the district should provide similar services with district staff and paraeducators instead of contracting with a venture‑backed vendor.
The Beaverton School District Board on Sept. 9 approved a contract to continue the Ignite high‑dosage tutoring program aimed at accelerating literacy, voting 6–1 to authorize the agreement.
Board members debated whether the district should use its own staff rather than an outside vendor for what several directors described as a core instructional function. Director Tammy Carpenter cast the lone no vote.
Supporters on the board and district staff said the tutoring is…
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