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Broward schools report modest FAST PM2 gains while board presses for plan to lift C-rated elementary schools
Summary
District staff presented midyear FAST PM2 results showing modest districtwide gains and continuing gaps for Black and Hispanic students; board members pressed for targeted plans to accelerate students in C-rated elementary schools and for follow‑up on acceleration and tutoring strategies.
Broward County school staff on March 4 presented midyear results from the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Progress Monitoring 2 that show small, districtwide increases in proficiency but persistent gaps for historically underserved student groups.
The presentation, led by the district academic team, summarized ELA and math PM2 results, regional trends and subgroup breakdowns. Chief Academic Officer Ms. Hollingsworth and other staff said the data show some positive movement between PM1 and PM2 and credited targeted interventions, but they also stressed the need for continued support for students far below grade level.
Why it matters: Board members said the numbers validate investments in tutoring, data-driven instruction and acceleration but signaled urgency that the gains are uneven and not adequate for many Black, Hispanic and special‑education students.
District staff said PM2 proficiency has improved slightly overall since 2023, and that score trends are stronger in math for…
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