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Riverdal principal cites gains in literacy and math but flags 48% chronic absenteeism
Summary
Riverdal Elementary’s principal presented academic growth and interventions — including Walk to Learn and explicit instruction — but said chronic absenteeism remains high at 48% and announced a Feb. 9 parent engagement meeting to address attendance and expectations.
Riverdal Elementary School Principal Tommy Gibbons briefed the Rockford Board's Committee of the Whole on school-level progress and continuing challenges.
Gibbons said Riverdal has seen gains in student outcomes: a reported 3% increase in ELA proficiency and a 5% increase in math proficiency year over year, a 12‑point rise in ELA growth and a 5‑point math growth increase, and a 14‑point improvement in…
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