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Knox County Schools reports four years of gains, cites falling vacancies and new strategies
Summary
Knox County Schools presented its annual report to the county commission Jan. 29, saying the district saw four consecutive years of academic gains, more than 10% growth in math and ELA proficiency over four years, and a sharp drop in teacher vacancies to fewer than 10 at the start of recent school years.
Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Reiswick told the Knox County Commission on Jan. 29 that the district has moved from a state designation of "needs improvement" to being named an "advancing" district, citing four consecutive years of gains across subjects.
The presentation, the district's third annual report, said roughly 58,000–60,000 students are enrolled and highlighted more than 10% growth in math and English language arts proficiency over the last four years. Dr. Reiswick credited targeted use of resources, an "annual action plan" of 37 objectives and partnerships to improve outcomes. The report said the district met 23 of those…
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