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Cynthia J. O’Hora- Education advocate

My passion and advocacy for a 21st Century education for the region's children grows every month. I advocate for effective instruction, cost containment and principled decision making at all levels of government, including public education.

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I will continue to inform the region on how our children are doing in school through PSSA Reading, Math, Science and Graduation rate annual rankings.

2015 CSIU 16 region school districts/schools: (listed by order of HS achievement)

The PDE has withheld the School Performsnce Profile grade on middle schools and elementary schools due to many schools experiencing precipitous declines in student reading and math achievement on the PSSAs in 2015. The PDE has posted the results by school and grade at PSSA Information. High school students do not take PSSAs. They take the Keystone Exams. The high school SPPs have been released.

Danville Area School District

Danville Area High School - 89.3 out of 100 points (2014 - 92.9) (2013 - 92.7)

2015 Reading/lit - 92.9% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 89.7% on grade level, Biology 1 - 78% on grade level.

Danville Area Middle School - 84.9 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 94.4)

2015 - 72% of 8th grade students at Danville Area Middle School students were on grade level in reading. In math/Algebra 1, 51% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills. In science, 74% of the school’s 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding. No eighth grade writing scores were reported. In 7th grade, 65% were on grade level in reading, while 47% showed on grade level math skills. Among 6th graders, 70% were on grade level in reading and 54% were on grade level in mathematics.

Liberty-Valley Elementary School - 80.1 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 82.7)

2015 - 74% of 5th grade students at Liberty-Valley Elementary School were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 61% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 71% were on grade level in reading, while 54% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 80% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, 69% were on grade level in reading and 57% were on grade level in mathematics.

Danville Primary School - 84.9 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 82) no students state tested

 

Bloomsburg Area School District

Bloomsburg Area High School - 82.2 out of 100 points 2015 (2014 - 83.9)(2013 - 83.9)

In reading/lit. - 71.5% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 73.8% on grade level, Biology 1 - 83.9% on grade level.

Bloomsburg Area Middle School - 80.3 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 82.5)

2015 - 68% of 8th grade students were on grade level in reading. In math/Algebra 1, 28% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills. In science, 66% of the school’s 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding. No eighth grade writing scores were reported. In 7th grade, 56% were on grade level in reading, while 39% showed on grade level math skills. Among 6th graders, 72% were on grade level in reading and 50% were on grade level in mathematics.

Beaver-Main Elementary School - 86.9 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 84)

2015 - Fifth graders - 74% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 89% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 87% were on grade level in reading, while 87% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 100% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, only 63% were on grade level in reading and 46% were on grade level in mathematics.

Memorial Elementary School - 80.2 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 68.7)

2015 - Fifth graders - 48% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 39% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 73% were on grade level in reading, while 53% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 88% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, only 60% were on grade level in reading and 50% were on grade level in mathematics.

W W Evans Memorial Elementary School - 83.1 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 74.7)

2015 - Fifth graders - 63% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 42% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 67% were on grade level in reading, while 48% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 89% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, only 77% were on grade level in reading and 61% were on grade level in mathematics.

 

Shikellamy SD

Shikellamy High School - 80 out of 100 points 2015 (2014 - 76.3)(2013 - 67.7)

In reading/literature - 76% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 67% on grade level, Biology 1 - 68% on grade level.

Shikellamy Middle School - 87.3 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 84)

2015 - 62% of 8th grade students were reading on grade level. In math/Algebra 1, 34.5% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills. In science, 74% of the school’s 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding. No eighth grade writing scores were reported. In 7th grade, 61% were on grade level in reading, while 37.6% showed on grade level math skills

Grace S. Beck School - 69.4 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 72.1)

2015 - 65% of 6th graders were on grade level in reading and 53% were on grade level in mathematics. Fifth graders - 65.3% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 37% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 41% were on grade level in reading, while 14.7% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 61.8% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among third graders, only 34% were on grade level in reading and just 26% were on grade level in mathematics. Grace S. Beck School is on the state's lowest performance school list again.

Priestley School - 86.6 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 75.1)

2015 - 66% of 6th graders were on grade level in reading and 61% were on grade level in mathematics. Fifth graders - 70% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 61% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 58% were on grade level in reading, while 42% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 83% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among third graders, 74% were on grade level in reading and only 53% were on grade level in mathematics.

Chief Shikellamy School - 75.1 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 69)

2015 - 50% of 6th graders were on grade level in reading and 37% were on grade level in mathematics. Fifth graders - 46% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 31% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 50% were on grade level in reading, while 30% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 80% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among third graders, only 66% were on grade level in reading and 39% were on grade level in mathematics.

Oaklyn School - 82.4 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 81.1)

2015 - 75% of 6th graders were on grade level in reading and only 55% were on grade level in mathematics. Fifth graders - 74% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, just 41% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 71% were on grade level in reading, while just 46% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 92% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among third graders, 75% were on grade level in reading and only 64% were on grade level in mathematics.

 

Berwick Area School District

Berwick Area High School - 79.5 out of 100 points (2013 - 77.1)

2015 reading/lit - 74% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 70% on grade level, Biology 1 - 64.7% on grade level.

Berwick Area Middle School - 73.9 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 81.6)

2015 - 50% of 8th grade students were on grade level in reading. In math/Algebra 1, just 27% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills. In science, 55% of the school’s 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding. No eighth grade writing scores were reported. In 7th grade, 47% were on grade level in reading, while 34% showed on grade level math skills. Among 6th graders, 58% were on grade level in reading and 44% were on grade level in mathematics.

Fourteenth Street Elementary School - 79.7 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 74.9)

2015 - Fifth graders - 62% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 53% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 64% were on grade level in reading, while 50% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 75% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, only 64% were on grade level in reading and 59% were on grade level in mathematics.

Nescopeck Elementary School - 81.6 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 80.1)

2015 - Fifth graders - 77% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 72% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 52% were on grade level in reading, while 55% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 89% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, only 62% were on grade level in reading and 67% were on grade level in mathematics.

Orange Street Elementary School - 65.3 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 69.1)

2015 - Fifth graders - 53% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 49% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 55% were on grade level in reading, while 71% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 83% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, only 62% were on grade level in reading and 60% were on grade level in mathematics.

 

Lewisburg Area School District

Lewisburg Area High School - 78.9 out of 100 points (2014 - 78.7)(2013 - 77.8)

In reading/literature - 87.8% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 86.9% on grade level, Biology 1 - 85% on grade level.

Eichhorn Middle School - 94.9 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 86.4)

2015 - 77% of 8th grade students were on grade level in reading. In math/Algebra 1, 63% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills. In science, 79% of the school’s 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding. No eighth grade writing scores were reported. In 7th grade, 80% were on grade level in reading, while 70% showed on grade level math skills. Among 6th graders, 82% were on grade level in reading and 71% were on grade level in mathematics.

Linntown Elementary School - 89.4 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 92)

2015 - Fifth graders - 83% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 66% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 80% were on grade level in reading, while 53% showed on grade level math skills. In science, % of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding.

Kelly Elementary School - 94.7 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 91.1)

2015 - Third graders - 76% were on grade level in reading and 70% were on grade level in mathematics.

 

Southern Columbia Area School District

Southern Columbia Area High School - 76.2 out of 100 2015 (2014 - 83)(2013 - 81.6)

2015 - reading/literature - 86% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 90% on grade level, Biology 1 - 70% on grade level.

Southern Columbia Middle School - 82.2 out of 100 2014 (2013 - 83.4)

2015 - 63% of 8th grade students were on grade level in reading. In math/Algebra 1, 37% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills. In science, 72% of the school’s 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding. No eighth grade writing scores were reported. In 7th grade, 70% were on grade level in reading, while 44% showed on grade level math skills. Among 6th graders, 74% were on grade level in reading and 48% were on grade level in mathematics. Fifth graders - 66% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 44% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported.

Hartman Elementary Center - 84.1 out of 100 2014 (2013 - 82.8)

2015 - In 4th grade, 61% were on grade level in reading, while 49% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 84% of 4th graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, only 73% were on grade level in reading and 57% were on grade level in mathematics.

 

Warrior Run School District

Warrior Run High School - 75.5 out of 100 points 2015 (2014 - 74.3)(2013 - 76.3)

In reading/literature - 73% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 89% on grade level, Biology 1 - 77.8% on grade level.

Warrior Run Middle School - 84.2 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 90.7)

2015 - 75% of 8th grade students were on grade level in reading. In math/Algebra 1, 53% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills. In science, 68% of the school’s 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding. No eighth grade writing scores were reported. In 7th grade, 59% were on grade level in reading, while 39% showed on grade level math skills. Among 6th graders, 64% were on grade level in reading and 47% were on grade level in mathematics. Fifth graders - 65% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 59% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported.

Turbotville Elementary School - 83.2 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 86.7)

2015 - In 4th grade, 45% were on grade level in reading, while 49% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 90% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among third graders, only 68% were on grade level in reading and 69% were on grade level in mathematics.

Watsontown Elementary School - 77.6 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 82.4)

2015 - In 4th grade, 58% were on grade level in reading, while 44% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 91% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among third graders, only 50% were on grade level in reading and 48% were on grade level in mathematics.

 

Midd-West SD

Midd-West High School - 73.5 out of 100 points 2015 (2014 - 68.7)(2013 - 76.3)

In reading/literature - 79% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 70% on grade level, Biology 1 - 56.9% on grade level.

2015 - 55% of 8th grade students were on grade level in reading. In math/Algebra 1, 36% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills. In science, 57% of the school’s 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding. No eighth grade writing scores were reported.

Midd-West MS - 86.7 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 84)

2015 - 7th grade, 55% were on grade level in reading, while 42% showed on grade level math skills. Among 6th graders, 42% were on grade level in reading and 28% were on grade level in mathematics.

Middleburg Elementary School - 75 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 73)

2015 - Fifth graders 55% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 38% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 66% were on grade level in reading, while 38% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 77% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among third graders, only 62% were on grade level in reading and 42% were on grade level in mathematics.

West Snyder Elementary School - 77.2 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 69.6)

2015 - Fifth graders 65% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 41% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 58% were on grade level in reading, while 31% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 67% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among third graders, only 63% were on grade level in reading and 41% were on grade level in mathematics.

 

Selinsgrove Area School District

Selinsgrove Area High School - 71.5 out of 100 points 2015 (2014 - 76.2) (2013 - 81)

In reading/literature - 72.6% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 73.2% on grade level, Biology 1 - 69% on grade level.

Selinsgrove Area Middle School - 69.7 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 73.8)

2015 - 49% of 8th grade students were on grade level in reading. In math/Algebra 1, 27% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills. In science, 68% of the school’s 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding. No eighth grade writing scores were reported. In 7th grade, 47% were on grade level in reading, while 33% showed on grade level math skills. Among 6th graders, 65% were on grade level in reading and 54% were on grade level in mathematics.

Selinsgrove Area Intermediate School - 81.3 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 76.7)

2015 - Fifth graders 65% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 46% of 5th grade students demonstrated on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 66% were on grade level in reading, while 51% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 84% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, only 65% were on grade level in reading and 61% were on grade level in mathematics.

Selinsgrove Area Elementary School - 81.1 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 82) no grades tested

 

Milton Area School District

Milton High School - 67.9 out of 100 points 2015 (2014 - 60.6)(2013 - 60.8)

In reading/literature - 73.8% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 71% on grade level, Biology 1 - 60% on grade level.

Milton Area Middle School - 82.4 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 89.4)

2015 - 60% of 8th grade students were on grade level in reading. In math/Algebra 1, 40% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills. In science, 65% of the school’s 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding. No eighth grade writing scores were reported. In 7th grade, 60% were on grade level in reading, while 46% showed on grade level math skills. Among 6th graders, 60% were on grade level in reading and 57% were on grade level in mathematics.

Montandon Elementary School - 79.2 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 89.9)

2015 - Fifth graders - 100% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 94% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 52% were on grade level in reading, while 44% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 92% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, only 68% were on grade level in reading and 52% were on grade level in mathematics.

Baugher Elementary School - 76.8 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 77.4)

2015 - Fifth graders - 66% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 53% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 52% were on grade level in reading, while 50% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 80% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, only 60% were on grade level in reading and 53% were on grade level in mathematics.

White Deer Elementary School - 73.4 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 75.3)

2015 - Fifth graders - 69% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 59% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 52% were on grade level in reading, while 43% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 71% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among third graders, 75% were on grade level in reading and 73% were on grade level in mathematics.

 

Mifflinburg Area School District

Mifflinburg Area High School - 67.6 out of 100 points 2015 (2014 - 75)(2013 - 87.2)

In reading/literature - 74.5% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 82.7% on grade level, Biology 1 - 75% on grade level.

Mifflinburg Area Middle School - 73 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 83.2)

2015 - 63% of 8th grade students were on grade level in reading. In math/Algebra 1, 40% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills. In science, 75% of the school’s 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding. No eighth grade writing scores were reported. In 7th grade, 55% were on grade level in reading, while 40% showed on grade level math skills. Among 6th graders, 60% were on grade level in reading and 50% were on grade level in mathematics.

Mifflinburg Area Intermediate School - 84.9 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 92.2)

2015 - Fifth graders - 74% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 63% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported. In 4th grade, 70% were on grade level in reading, while 59% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 86% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, only 67% were on grade level in reading and 64% were on grade level in mathematics.

Mifflinburg Area Elementary School - 85.1 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 87) students not tested

 

Line Mountain SD

Line Mountain Junior Senior High School - 62.9 out of 100 points 2015 (2014 - 55.3)(2013 - 78.8)

2015 reading/lit - 71% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 49% on grade level, Biology 1 - 54% on grade level.

2015 - 68% of 8th grade students were on grade level in reading. In math/Algebra 1, 29% of 8th grade students showed on grade level skills. In science, 81% of the school’s 8th graders demonstrated on grade level science understanding. No 8th grade writing scores were reported. In 7th grade, 64% were on grade level in reading, while 25% showed on grade level math skills. Among 6th graders, 66% were on grade level in reading and 38% were on grade level in mathematics. Fifth graders - 55% were on grade level in reading. In mathematics, 42% of 5th grade students showed on grade level skills. No fifth grade writing scores were reported.

Line Mountain Elementary School - 89.7 out of 100 points 2014, first year

2015 - In 4th grade, 56% were on grade level in reading, while 48% showed on grade level math skills. In science, 85% of fourth graders showed on grade level understanding. Among 3rd graders, only 69% were on grade level in reading and 52% were on grade level in mathematics.

Dalmatia Elementary School - 85.9 out of 100 points 2013 closed consolidated into LMES

Leck Kill Elementary School - 91.2 out of 100 points 2013 closed

Trevorton Elementary School - 85.3 out of 100 points 2013 closed

 

Millville Area School District

Millville Area Junior Senior High School - 62.3 out of 100 points 2015 (2014 - 75.5)(2013 - 87.1)

In reading/lit. - 53.6% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 62.5% on grade level, Biology 1 56.1% on grade level.

Millville Area Elementary School - 68.3 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 82.6)

 

Mount Carmel Area School District

Mount Carmel Area High School - 57.5 out of 100 2015 (2014 - 60.6)(2013 - 56.5)

2015 reading/lit - 65.9% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 59.7% on grade level, Biology 1 - 53% on grade level.

Mount Carmel Junior High School - 65.2 out of 100 2014 (2013 - 65)

Mount Carmel Area Elementary School - 81.4 out of 100 2014 (2013 - 64.8)

 

Shamokin Area School District

Shamokin Area High School - 51.1 out of 100 points 2015 (2014 - 55) (2013 - 58.8)

2015 reading/lit - 63% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 61.8% on grade level, Biology 1 - 38% on grade level.

Shamokin Area Middle School - 65.8 out of 100 2014 (2013 - 62)

Shamokin Area Intermediate School - 66 out of 100 2014, first year

Shamokin Area Elementary School - 76.5 out of 100 2014 (2013 - 66.3)

 

Benton Area School District

Benton Area MSHS - initially withheld by PDE 2015 - 72.8 out of 100 points 2015 (2014 - 69.4)(2013 - 72.2)

In reading/literature - 67% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 61% on grade level, Biology 1 - 65% on grade level.

L R Appleman Elemenatry School - 87.2 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 89)

 

Central Columbia School District

Central Columbia High School - withheld by PDE out of 100 points 2015 (2014 - 79.9)(2013 - 84.3)

2015 reading/lit - 79.9% on grade level, Algebra 1 - 74% on grade level, Biology 1 - 76% on grade level.

Central Columbia Middle School - 73.4 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 78.8)

Central Columbia Elementary School - 82.8 out of 100 points 2014 (2013 - 90.2)

 

PDE - PA School Performance Profile | PSSA 2015 data

Effective Fall 2013 PA public schools' achievement are now reported in a new manner. The District AYP is no longer graded/reported as a whole. Each school gets its own report card (Performance Profile) with a score out of a possible 100. Look on the right hand of the school's Academic Performance tab for: reading, math, science and writing scores on grade level. The individual grades achievement are also no longer being reported. Only whole school data is reported with the exception of 3rd grade reading. High School and some Middle School students are taking the new Keystone Exams in Literature, Algebra 1 and Biology at the end of the course. PSSAs spring exams continue for grades 3rd-8th. PSSAs were discontinued for 11th grade.

Curious or Concerned about the Keystone Exams and Common Core Standards?

Get the FACTS - PA Sec. of Education Carolyn Dumaresq on new Core Standards

PA has gotten a NCLB exemption from the Feds. AYP under the No Child Left Behind Act will no longer be reported. Students in grades 3rd through 8th will still take the 4 PSSAs. (reading, writing, math and science) Older students will take 3 Keystone Exams instead. The State's graduation project mandate has been abolished.

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Check out these links:

2014 Academic Rankings Local School Districts by Pittsburgh Business Times.

2014-15 State School funding compared to 2013-14 State School funding

 

Dual Enrollment for juniors and seniors - an outstanding opportunity

AP and Dual Enrollment a College Bargain (opinion)

Penn College NOW program

Bloomsburg ACE program

 

PA Stimulus Money for Public Schools - What can we do? What should we do? Every school district has received a bonanza in 2009-11. Click on your County in the map to see how much your district received.

Race to the Top grant information

Grading our Schools - The Times Tribune data on schools for 5 years.

End of the Reading Wars - article | Do the Math - article

 


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posted 11/5/2015, 2/9/2015

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