Richland 2 reports Algebra I and U.S. history gains; district outlines coaching, curriculum and CTE steps after mixed assessment results

Senior district academic staff presented the Richland School District Two 2024–25 high school achievement report at the Oct. 28 board meeting, saying Algebra I and U.S. history showed measurable gains while biology and English 2 declined and the statewide career‑readiness assessment dipped.

The presentation, led by Senior Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Morrison and Executive Director of Accountability Dr. Jennifer Coleman, opened with a note that the state report cards — which include the district graduation rate — were delayed and scheduled for release Nov. 3. Dr. Coleman explained that the district’s EOCEP (end‑of‑course) subjects are Algebra I, English 2, biology and U.S. history and that the state counts a D or above as a passing score.

“This is one that we really have kids bought all into because they know it will impact their grades,” Dr. Coleman said.

On Algebra I, the district reported a two‑year increase of about 3.3 percentage points and a five‑year change of roughly five percentage points. U.S. history showed a 2.1 percentage‑point increase from the prior year and about a five‑point increase over five…