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Newberry Schools report gains in ELA and Algebra; district adopts I-Ready math and wins one-year mental-health grant
Summary
District officials reported ELA and Algebra gains, outlined adoption of I-Ready math instructional materials, and said a Stronger Connections grant of roughly $400,000 will fund additional mental-health staffing and interventions through June 2026.
District leaders presented assessment results and curriculum updates, and described a nearly $400,000 one-year grant to expand mental-health services.
The presentation showed ELA achievement at a five-year high: "We were at 32.6% meets and exceed in 2021 and now in 2025, 52.9," the presenter said, noting the district cut the gap with the state average. Math scores have grown more modestly; the district’s share of students meeting math standards rose from 29.8% to 38.9%. The district also reported a sharp increase in Algebra 1 end-of-course pass rates, rising to about 82% this year after…
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