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District report shows literacy gains for early grades, dips in middle school; new diagnostics to follow
Summary
Director of Teaching and Learning Laura Stebner told the board that K–1 FastBridge reading proficiency rose to 62% while grades 2–8 FastBridge and some MCA cohorts dipped; the district plans diagnostic assessments and state-mandated reading training to address middle‑school declines.
Laura Stebner, the district's director of teaching and learning, presented the 2024 summary of district goals for literacy, graduation and teacher representation, and answered board questions about trends and interventions. "Our goal when we set out for this 3 year goal was to increase from 54.2% proficiency in 2023 to 70% in 2026," she said, and walked the board through cohort graphs and FastBridge results.
Stebner highlighted growth in kindergarten and first grade FastBridge results (62% proficiency…
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