Improving Student Test Scores: A Priority for School Board Candidates
New state test results show that student scores remain below pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
In Whatcom County, 69% of students demonstrated foundational knowledge in English Language Arts, while 61.6% showed similar knowledge in math.
In Skagit County, the numbers were 67% for English Language Arts and 58.6% for math.
- In 2018-19, 79% of Whatcom students and 75% of Skagit students demonstrated basic grade-level knowledge in English Language Arts.
- Similarly, 73.7% of Whatcom students and 67.6% of Skagit students showed basic grade-level knowledge in math.
School board candidates are prioritizing technology policies, better facilities, and less divisiveness to address this issue.
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Author's summary: School board candidates focus on improving student test scores.