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Urbana SD 116 coordinator lays out midyear Minority Enrichment Program report, cites racial gaps in AP/advanced enrollment
Summary
Andrea Jackson, the district's minority engagement/enrichment coordinator, told the board the Minority Enrichment Program supports a 40-student caseload with tutoring, mentoring and college-readiness activities and highlighted 18.7% districtwide advanced-course enrollment with lower rates for Black and Hispanic students.
Andrea Jackson, the district's minority engagement and enrichment coordinator, presented a midyear report to the Urbana School District 116 board during a study session, outlining the program's work to increase access to weighted and advanced courses for underrepresented students.
Jackson said the Minority Enrichment Program (MEP) serves a caseload of about 40 students who receive weekly academic monitoring, tutoring and mentoring. She cited the Illinois School Report Card data showing 18.7% of students were enrolled in advanced courses in the past…
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