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Columbus County Schools reports midyear gains; district still below state proficiency averages
Summary
Curriculum chief Laura Hunter gave a midyear presentation showing progress on growth metrics, curriculum implementation and FAFSA completion; board members praised attendance gains and discussed long-term recovery from COVID learning losses.
Laura Hunter, Columbus County Schools’ director of curriculum and instruction, told the school board a midyear analysis shows the district is making measurable growth but remains below state averages on overall proficiency.
Hunter framed the district’s work around a strategic goal: by the end of the next school year the district wants 100% of schools at a letter grade of C or higher (a score of 55 or above). She reported current positioning would leave a substantial share…
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