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Central Primary principal outlines literacy push, attendance work and PBIS incentives
Summary
Antonio Gaines, principal of Central Primary School, presented school performance data and improvement plans to the Bedford City Board of Education, highlighting a drop in students on reading improvement plans, low early-literacy ratings, and steps to expand targeted small-group instruction and positive behavior supports.
Antonio Gaines, principal of Central Primary School, told the Bedford City Board of Education that the school’s work this year focuses on early literacy, gap closing and attendance as part of the district’s goal to raise its state report card ratings. “Our vision…is to inspire everyone every day to achieve excellence,” Gaines said.
Gaines reported Central’s current state report card components: an overall rating of 2.5 stars, a 4-star rating for gap closing and 1 star for early literacy. He and Dean of Academics Angelique Lipford said the school reduced the number of students on a reading improvement…
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