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Newark Unified reports first multi-test SBAC gains in years, highlights subgroup progress
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Newark Unified assistant superintendent reported districtwide gains on state tests: English language arts rose from 44% to 49% meeting or exceeding standards, math improved to 39%, and science edged up; district officials credited data-driven interventions and highlighted strong subgroup growth.
Miss Allard, assistant superintendent for Newark Unified School District, told the City Council on Feb. 11 that the district posted its first across-the-board gains on state assessments since 2016, with 49% of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards in English language arts, up from 44% the prior year.
"I'm excited to highlight the academic progress that took place across Newark Unified School District as we continue our collaborative efforts to close the opportunity gap in…
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