Definition of Absolute and Growth Performance Ratings
The text defines two Education Accountability Act 1998 ratings. Absolute Performance uses the percentage of students meeting standards on the state assessment. Growth Performance compares current student results to the prior year to measure academic progress.
School Ratings and New Assessment Structure Planned
The article explains district and school ratings based on student performance and subgroups such as low income and English learners. It notes August releases and an upcoming online report card for all schools, offering a comprehensive view for parents and the public.
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Horses Escape Enclosures Near Couchton injure one in crash
Reports say several horses escaped Thursday night near Couchton. Authorities arrived around 9 p.m. to roundup the animals and a car struck at least one horse. No further details were available at press time.
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Mental health roundtable discusses barriers and needs
The session centered on how to handle guardianship and conservatorship, involuntary commitment, and funding gaps. Attendees, including providers and consumers, urged more resources, education, professionalism, and in-house mental health staff for police, with questions on indigent care and reporting to state authorities.
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Community calls for dialogue on mental health care access
Teddy Kulmala notes residents’ frustration at scarce mental health services in Aiken County. Encourages public input as community advocates demand clearer processes to obtain help for loved ones and local providers increase dialogue.
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Kerry heads to Geneva signaling Iran progress
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