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Colonial SD leaders say math'gains strong, reading proficiency needs sharper focus after K'3 review
Summary
At a Feb. 9 Curriculum Committee meeting, Colonial SD instructional leaders highlighted districtwide math proficiency and subgroup growth while flagging reading proficiency shortfalls and outlining school improvement strategies concentrated on literacy, targeted interventions and progress monitoring.
Colonial School District instructional leaders presented K'3 performance data on Feb. 9, 2026, saying math achievement across schools is strong while reading outcomes require intensified focus.
In remarks to the Curriculum Committee, an introductory presenter framed the discussion around Pennsylvania's Future Ready Index and the Every Student Succeeds Act, describing the Index as a multi-indicator accountability measure that includes academic achievement, growth and career-readiness indicators. "This is the state's official yardstick, and we absolutely use it," Dr. Kathy Phillips, principal of Plymouth Elementary, said while explaining how the district uses state snapshots alongside local growth measures.
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