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Montessori Magnet principal highlights rising ELL population, high attendance and SHINE program supports
Summary
Principal John Powell told the board Montessori Magnet School has seen an increase in English-language learners, above-95% average daily attendance and expansion of arts participation; the school flagged planned staffing turnover and a change in SHINE ratios for next year.
Principal John Powell presented an update on Montessori Magnet School to the Albany City School District Board of Education, noting demographic shifts, high attendance, and program developments.
Powell said the school's English-language-learner population rose from single digits to about 30 students in recent years, prompting changes in professional development and instructional planning. "We have seen a noticeable increase," he said, adding that the trend mirrors districtwide enrollment shifts.
The school reported…
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