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Pasco superintendent reports midyear gains; links pre‑K access to higher proficiency
Summary
Superintendent Whitney said midyear data show reading proficiency gains and strong preschool-cohort effects on later proficiency; Whitney noted nearly 6% overall proficiency increase in 2024–25, a 31.4% kindergarten gain, and cohort differences between students who attended preschool and those who did not.
Superintendent Whitney presented the district’s midyear review to the Pasco School Board on Feb. 10, reporting increases in student proficiency and outlining next steps for curriculum and intervention.
Whitney said STAR assessment results showed an almost 6% increase in third-grade proficiency in the 2024–25 school year and highlighted a 31.4% increase in kindergarten proficiency. She underscored results…
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