Franklin Grove highlights early-reading training, student supports before Decatur SD 61 board
Oct 29, 2025
Franklin Grove principal Heather England told the Decatur SD 61 board Oct. 28 that the K–6 school (about 437 students) has prioritized early-reading work and whole-child supports, including Orton‑Gillingham training for kindergarten teachers and on-site intervention staff.
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Heather England, principal of Franklin Grove, told the Decatur School District 61 Board of Education on Oct. 28 that the school is focusing on early reading and whole‑child supports for its roughly 437 K–6 students. "We have approximately 437 students," England said during the district highlights segment.
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