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Southington administrators report K–8 gains in early reading, steady math and science performance
Summary
District administrators reported K–8 assessment results showing substantial gains in K–2 reading after a curriculum change and steady achievement in math and science, with roughly two-thirds of students meeting state expectations in ELA and math.
Southington administrators presented a K–8 academic update highlighting gains in early-grade reading after implementing a new K–2 literacy program and steady performance in math and science assessments.
"We're here to give you a high-level overview of how the district did K–8," Amy Zippone, director of teaching and learning, told the board as she introduced the presentation. Stephanie Lawler, the district’s literacy and social studies coordinator, said 66.9% of students in grades 3–8 met level 3 or 4 on the Smarter Balanced English language arts assessment, an incrementally improving figure over…
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