TCHS presenters report sharp Algebra 1 gains for targeted students

Jul 14, 2026

Tech City High School presenters told trustees targeted PDSA cycles focused on African American male students produced notable gains in Algebra 1 performance: meets-level rose from 10% (2024) to 41% (2026) and masters rose from 4% to 12%, the presenters said.

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Tech City High School staff told the board they used a focused set of instructional practices — including a three‑read strategy, visual representations and structured collaboration — to boost Algebra 1 outcomes for African American male students. Speaker 16 summarized a multi-year cycle of PDSA work and external collaboration, saying the campus refined and reintroduced practices until they produced measurable gains.

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