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Elwood reports strong year-over-year I Ready gains; parents ask for clearer reporting
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Hood presented K–8 I Ready diagnostics showing districtwide gains (math proficiency +35% year-to-year; reading +28%), while parents asked the district to clarify parent report displays and offer customized explanations. The board discussed interventions and longitudinal tracking plans.
The Elwood Union Free School District presented K–8 I Ready diagnostic results that, the district said, show significant growth: "In mathematics, we achieved a 35% increase in proficiency from fall to spring," and reading proficiency rose by 28%, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Doctor Hood reported.
Hood walked the board through school-level gains (for example, Harley Avenue showed a 54% increase in students performing at or above grade level…
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