Student achievement
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How test results usually reach a board
- Students tested
- Results released
- District review
- Board discussion
- Improvement plans
How each step works
- Students tested. Students take state assessments, usually in the spring.
- Results released. The state publishes school and district results and accountability ratings.
- District review. Staff break down results by school, grade and student group.
- Board discussion. The board reviews the results in a public meeting.
- Improvement plans. Schools set goals and strategies, which the board may approve and monitor.
Typical steps. Rules and timing vary by state and district.
Stories per week
Steady| Week of | Stories | Share of all coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7 | 14 | 9% |
| Sep 14 | 1 | 9% |
| Sep 21 | 13 | 8% |
| Sep 28 | 16 | 12% |
| Oct 5 | 4 | 7% |
| Oct 12 | 92 | 17% |
| Oct 19 | 145 | 14% |
| Oct 26 (so far) | 12 | 6% |
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