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Holliston Public Schools report midyear gains; absenteeism remains focus of support efforts
Summary
District leaders and principals presented midyear data showing gains in math and literacy placements and expanded interventions, while administrators flagged pockets of chronic absenteeism—about 80 students at immediate risk—and new efforts to tie dyslexia screening into MTSS.
Principal and district presentations at the Feb. 26 Holliston School Committee meeting highlighted year-to-date academic gains and persistent attendance challenges. Principal List, presenting high-school data, said PSAT results show many more students would likely score a 3 or higher on AP exams if encouraged to enroll and supported; he urged targeted supports for students who fall behind, saying, “my biggest piece of advice to you is just don’t get behind.”
The district-level midyear review, introduced by an administration leader, framed work around four strategic arches — communications, social-emotional…
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