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McAllen ISD reports mid‑year K–2 literacy progress, plans reading camps across 18 schools

McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees · April 14, 2026
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District presenters said mid‑year Amplify screener results show about 64% of kindergarteners, 62% of first graders and 63% of second graders at or above benchmark and described structured literacy practices, small‑group instruction and an upcoming May reading camp across all 18 elementary campuses.

McAllen ISD told trustees on April 14 that districtwide efforts to strengthen early literacy show encouraging mid‑year results and will be reinforced with summer reading supports.

Sandra Garcia, coordinator for elementary reading language arts, said the district uses the mCLASS Amplify screener and reported mid‑year composite results of roughly 64% of kindergarteners, 62% of first graders and 63% of…

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