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North Kansas City Schools review finds alternative-learning programs keep students on track — but flags racial disproportionalities and communication gaps
Summary
A district evaluation presented April 7 found North Kansas City Schools’ alternative learning experiences (middle school academy, HSAP, TAPC and related programs) supported about 781 students and recovered roughly 3,150 half‑credits, while also showing overrepresentation of Black and multiracial students and gaps in family communication and data tracking.
The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education on April 7 heard a yearlong evaluation of the district’s alternative learning experiences, a set of programs designed to help students who need additional structure, credit recovery or social-emotional supports.
"This review originally started out...we really wanted to look at it more globally as all alternative learning experiences," Dr. Janelle Porter told the board, explaining the scope and mixed-method approach of the review. Dr. Porter and Dr. Beagle said the district used focus groups, surveys and academic outcomes to assess four programs: the middle school academy, high school academy, the high school alternative program (HSAP) and the temporary alternative placement center (TAPC).
The presenters reported that those programs served as many as 781 students as of the end of March and that the high school academy and HSAP had recovered roughly "3,150 half credits" to help students stay on track toward graduation. "These programs are playing critical roles in addressing barriers to learning…
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