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After student complaints, district revises Excel Academy support: co‑teaching, literacy interventions and case management added
Summary
Following student presentations raising concerns about belonging and access, district leaders apologized, described listening sessions and outlined a new plan to integrate Excel students with core classes, add literacy interventions, and connect students to community mentors.
The district on June 11 told the board it has revised plans for Excel Academy after students and staff raised concerns about belonging and access to academic opportunities.
Dr. Coleman opened the discussion by acknowledging student presentations and apologizing for ways the process may have left students feeling unheard. Principal Montour described listening sessions with students and staff and outlined changes to Excel operations for the coming school year. Under the revised approach, Excel students will, when possible, be scheduled into core grade‑level courses with their…
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