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District reports early literacy gains and math interventions; board presses on equity and tech use
Summary
District staff reported fall-to-winter literacy gains after adopting science-of-reading curricula and described an iReady-driven math strategy with optional Algebra supports; directors sought clarity about benchmarks, support for English-language learners and balancing digital tools with print instruction.
Bellevue School District staff presented data the board described as encouraging on early literacy and diagnostic math tools, while directors pressed for clarity on benchmarks, equity, and implementation for students who need extra support.
Teaching-and-learning staff said the district has adopted science-of-reading curricula (UFLI and ARC) and is seeing measurable fall-to-winter literacy growth in early grades. Kindergarten teacher Maureen Hallock showed classroom examples and a video of students applying phonics and writing practices. Hallock said, “When…
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