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District reports mixed Student Opportunity Act results: absenteeism down overall, some MCAS targets missed
Summary
District staff reported declines in chronic absenteeism overall and for students with disabilities, gains in ninth‑grade passing rates, but a drop in sixth‑grade MCAS math; the update includes first‑year implementation notes for new literacy screeners and approved career pathway grants.
Terry Fleming presented the district's annual update under the Student Opportunity Act, reporting a mix of improvements and areas that still require work.
Fleming told the school committee that districtwide chronic absenteeism among targeted populations decreased from 21% to 20% in the first year of the plan. She said absenteeism for students with disabilities fell from 29.6% to 21.2%.
Fleming also reported that grade‑6 MCAS math proficiency for the measured…
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