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Panther Learning Center shows improved GPAs, credits and behavior, director reports

2109111 · January 13, 2025
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Derby’s Panther Learning Center reported rising average GPA and credits earned among enrolled students, a decline in discipline referrals and expanding community supports, though attendance remains a focus.

Lou Anne Sparks, director of alternative learning, reported progress for the Panther Learning Center (PLC) during the Jan. 13 Derby Board of Education meeting, citing measurable gains in academics and behavior since the program’s 2021 start.

Sparks said the average GPA for PLC students rose from 1.04 in August to 1.64 in December; average credits per student increased from 5.77 to 13.88 over…

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