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William Foster Elementary highlights literacy gains, attendance improvement at board meeting

Garfield Heights Board of Education · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Staff from William Foster Elementary told the Garfield Heights board about modest gains in early literacy, sustained gap-closing performance, PBIS expansion and a sharp decline in chronic absenteeism, and described family and community partnerships supporting students.

At the Feb. 17 Garfield Heights Board of Education meeting, William Foster Elementary staff presented school-level progress on literacy, attendance and student supports.

Principal or lead presenter Ms. Woodson said the school is maintaining a 2.5-star overall report card rating and reported a 4% gain toward early literacy compared with the prior year. She also said the school continues to hold a four-star…

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