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Bibb County outlines districtwide 'push' to boost instruction, attendance and early literacy
Summary
District leaders presented a coordinated ‘push’ strategy focused on strengthening instruction, expanding afterschool learning and scaling mental‑health and attendance supports; presenters cited a $4.4 million federal investment in extended‑learning and reported measurable Beacon/STAR shifts in early grades.
Dr. Lisa Garrett Boyd, chair of the Instructional Services Committee, opened a district presentation March 19 describing a coordinated “push” to strengthen instruction, improve attendance and accelerate student achievement across Bib County schools.
The presentation, delivered by senior cabinet members and three school principals, emphasized that the push is not a new standalone program but a districtwide alignment of strategic goals. Dr. McClendon described the 21st Century Community Learning Center strategy that expands learning time with afterschool, expanded‑day and summer programs at 33 school sites; presenters said a $4.4 million federal investment supports the work and estimated participating students gain the equivalent of about…
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