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Santa Cruz Elementary reports kindergarten reading gains after targeted interventions

Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board · April 9, 2026

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Summary

Principal Stephanie Reinhardt and kindergarten teacher Ms. Abramson described data-driven small-group interventions (Spalding, FastBridge) that raised school proficiency from about 30% in the fall to 55% at winter screening; Ms. Abramson's class rose from 25% to 74% midyear, the presenters said.

Principal Stephanie Reinhardt presented a classroom spotlight on April 8 highlighting targeted kindergarten literacy work at Santa Cruz Elementary.

Reinhardt described the school’s use of professional learning teams, Spalding curriculum and data from FastBridge to identify foundational reading skills and to form short-term, targeted goals. "From this collection of information we…

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