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Principals credit new curricula, coaching and behavioral supports for recent gains at Richmond schools
Summary
School leaders and instructional coaches presented midyear progress on I‑Ready, DIBELS and interim checkpoints, citing Wit & Wisdom, Ready Math, NIET coaching and TBRI social‑emotional supports as driving improvements in elementary and some middle grades.
Principals from multiple Richmond Community Schools buildings told the Board on March 6 that changes to curriculum, professional development and school structures are contributing to midyear academic gains and improved school climate.
School leaders described the district’s coordinated instructional approach: adoption of a K–8 ELA curriculum (Wit & Wisdom), a K–8 science program (Savvas), Ready Math (third year), on‑site coaching through NIET, and social‑emotional interventions including TBRI. Those practices were presented as part of a “professional learning organization” model that emphasizes ILT/ALT and cluster meetings and regular classroom coaching.
Elementary and middle school reports - Several elementary principals showed…
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