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San Mateo‑Foster City trustees review mixed results: in‑class literacy gains contrast with flat state tests
Summary
District staff told trustees that K–2 structured literacy and preschool expansion have driven gains on internal measures, but preliminary CASP (state) results are roughly flat; absenteeism and rising shares of English learners and high‑need students complicate comparison.
District staff presented a year‑four strategic‑plan update on equity‑focused student achievement, saying classroom‑level measures show clear improvements while statewide CASP scores are roughly flat.
Mr. Shim framed the board study session around the district’s instructional transformation, including widespread teacher coaching and adoption of the PATH structured‑literacy program. Teachers who appeared in videos and spoke during the session described more multisensory, explicit reading instruction in K–2 and said students were showing increased confidence and benchmark growth.
Staff reported a substantial rise in preschool participation—described as a roughly 400% increase over three years—and said early literacy work is producing stronger kindergarten readiness. A preschool parent who spoke described…
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