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Kirkwood reports winter benchmark gains; kindergarten reading scores show notable improvement
Summary
District presenters reported year-to-date benchmark gains in literacy and math, increased early-grade achievement tied to reading curriculum changes, and rising participation in college-prep programs and climate surveys.
KIRKWOOD R-VII officials reported Wednesday that winter benchmark assessments show measurable student gains in early literacy and steady progress across other strategic-plan objectives.
Why it matters: Board presentations said the district’s adoption of research-based reading resources and teacher training corresponded with notable improvements in kindergarten and first-grade benchmark achievement, suggesting that curriculum and coaching changes are affecting early outcomes.
Key findings: District staff said kindergarten benchmark achievement rose from 36% in 2021 to 73% in the most recent winter administration; first-grade benchmark achievement rose from 47% to 68% over the same span. Math benchmark achievement also improved in some grades: third-grade achievement rose from 69% in 2021 to 83%, and sixth-grade achievement from 75% to 80%.
Methods and measures: Presenters said the district uses the nationally normed FastBridge assessment for universal…
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