Because we are so small, with only one classroom per grade level in a school, one child's score can mean a difference of several points. If a child moves into our district but hasn't had much exposure to our curriculum, he still takes the test .?.?. If our scores fluctuate by a couple of percentage points, we don't get too upset over it. We look for longer-term patterns. |
There's a new literary initiative that involves teaching teachers very specific strategies that will make better readers. . . . It will get children thinking about what they are reading. It's about sparking a connection. |