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Buffalo schools report gains in early-grade reading and math, district says
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Chief Botticelli told the board that targeted phonics instruction and math interventions helped raise third-grade proficiency and reduce the share of students "well below" benchmark; the district exceeded two of three board-set goals and will report graduation-rate data in August.
The Buffalo City School District on July 17 reported measurable gains in early elementary reading and math, officials said, crediting targeted phonics instruction, curriculum coaching and focused intervention for students affected by pandemic-era disruptions.
Chief Botticelli, the district's chief academic officer, told the Board of Education that cohorts who experienced COVID-related interruptions in pre-K and kindergarten showed significant growth on the DIBELS literacy measures and on a newer math assessment. She said…
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