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Four elementary schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming, leaped from the lowest performance rating to meeting state expectations in a single year. The gains reflect a district-wide commitment to better teaching strategies and putting students first.
After five years stuck at pandemic lows, reading scores for elementary and middle school students are finally climbing back up. The latest data shows progress across all income levels and racial groups, with the biggest gains among struggling readers.
A Springfield tutoring program helped 72% of struggling first graders catch up to grade level in just one year. Now the city is investing $2.2 million to help 893 more students learn to read.
Seventy-three volunteers showed up to help four Northern Kentucky elementary schools through the hectic first days of class, and nearly two-thirds had never done it before. Their extra hands gave teachers more time to focus on students who needed individual attention.
Three elementary schools in Rome, Georgia earned state recognition for achieving far better student outcomes than predictions based on their demographics. The schools proved that strong teaching and high expectations can help all kids succeed.
Four elementary schools in the Green Bay area just earned state recognition for helping students thrive despite economic challenges. Wisconsin named 95 schools statewide that are proving every child can succeed with the right support.
Two Christian County elementary schools earned national recognition for closing academic gaps and supporting every student's success. Their secret? Teacher collaboration, targeted instruction, and unshakeable belief in every child.
