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Wauwatosa leaders cite gains in science, reading and AP scores after curriculum overhaul
Summary
Chief Academic Officer Nicole Marble and curriculum leaders told the school board they have built a standards‑aligned curriculum, common assessments and coaching structures; district presenters pointed to increases in middle‑school science proficiency (59% → ~66%), an 11% gain in high‑school biology and stronger AP results.
Chief Academic Officer Nicole Marble told the Wauwatosa School Board that an audit three years ago exposed gaps in curriculum, instruction and assessment and prompted a deliberate redesign of the district’s curriculum systems. "At the heart of a school district is teaching and learning," Marble said, framing the presentation that followed from curriculum staff.
Director of curriculum Jessica Eert summarized the team’s work and results. In middle‑school science, proficiency on the forward exam increased from 59% to nearly 66% in one year, she said. High‑school biology proficiency rose about 11% over the same period, failure rates in…
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