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Oshkosh schools report modest gains and persistent gaps in math and reading
Summary
District leaders told the board that recent state and local assessments show small gains in ACT readiness and reading proficiency but persistent disparities by race, income, disability and ESOL status; the board pressed for urgent, measurable actions and follow-up midyear i-Ready comparisons.
District leaders presented a data review Wednesday showing modest improvements in some readiness measures but continued and substantial achievement gaps.
Director Colvin and literacy and math leads told the board the district remains at a two-star rating in both math and reading overall, with the forward exam’s recent cut-score changes limiting direct historical comparisons. The district highlighted targeted interventions underway: adoption or field testing of new curricula (Bridges 3rd edition for K–5 math, Illustrative Math for grades 6–8, StudySync for ELA), expanded professional development and student-centered coaching, and…
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