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DC Schools Show Gains, But Math Lags | Washington DC News
D.C. students are making small but meaningful gains on standardized tests, especially in reading—thanks to high-impact tutoring and better teacher support—but math still lags behind pre-pandemic levels. While eighth graders soared in reading and third graders led in math growth, overall proficiency is climbing steadily since 2022, with improvements across student subgroups including those with disabilities, low-income learners, and English language learners. One standout teacher boosted her class’s reading scores from 42.9% to over 76% in just one year by focusing on personalized attention…
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