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McKeesport reports gains in K–12 assessments and plans to expand journalism to include broadcast component
Summary
District officials reported midyear NWEA growth in multiple grades after implementing new K–2 reading and secondary curriculum changes and announced a reworked journalism course that will add a broadcast journalism component and a planned student studio.
McKeesport Area School District officials told the board April 10 that curriculum changes and targeted support produced midyear assessment gains in elementary and secondary grades, and that the district plans to expand its high school journalism elective to include broadcast journalism.
Dr. Moles reported that the elementary English language arts implementation and a new K–2 reading program produced midyear benchmark improvements: kindergarten proficiency rose from 22% to 36%, first grade from 29%…
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