AYP targets rise in reading and math for USD 457
USD 457 reports higher annual targets for reading and math next year while noting that the district as a whole met reading and math goals this year. Several schools missed AYP in reading or math, with subgroups like students with disabilities and English learners underperforming. Plans include literacy and math coaches plus targeted interventions to boost future scores.
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Dennis
Nordby
Garden City
Abe Hubert
Charles C. Stones
Georgia Matthews
GCHS
Charles O. Stones
Roderick
Reading
Buffalo Jones
Edith Scheuerman
Garfield
USD
Kenneth Henderson
Breakfast boosts performance in kids and adults
Breakfast acts as a daily starting block improving concentration, problem solving, memory, mood, and test scores. Skipping meals lowers attention, worsens behavior, and can lead to overeating later. Practical tips include portable breakfast options and modeling healthy habits for children.
Mill levy increase OK'd for district budget
The district approved a budget after state cuts totaling 2.74 million led to a choice between raising the mill levy or cutting jobs. A $100,000 home would pay 519.77 in property taxes next year, up from 418.85 this year. Health officials outlined swine flu guidance for students and staff.
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Polly Witt
Ashley Goss
Finney County
Joe Hopkins
Western Pyramid
Kansas
Witt
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Garden City
Health Department
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