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Two Upper Darby elementary schools celebrated for a spirited month-long EXL reading competition
Summary
Principals and students from two district elementary schools presented a short video and announced winners after a four-week EXL reading-skills competition that principals said increased participation and third-grade MAP growth.
Principals Kristen Man and Bill Rogers presented a short video and described a four-week EXL competition among two elementary schools in the district that boosted reading-skill practice, classroom engagement and weekly participation rates.
Teachers set weekly skill targets that increased over the month; students, staff and families tracked progress, joined pep rallies and used classroom charts to mark weekly achievements. Presenters said those strategies helped third graders show growth on recent MAP assessments and drove near-universal participation in some classrooms — presenters cited examples such as 99% completion during one week.
The principals announced the top three award winners from each school for most reading skills completed during the competition, invited the teachers and students for photos, and thanked staff and two district volunteers who supported the program. Board members thanked the presenters and praised the creativity used to encourage student reading.
What happens next: The principals said a future competition with fifth grade is planned and the district will continue to encourage school-level reading initiatives.
