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Peoria Schools Struggle to Close Learning Gaps | Peoria News
Peoria Public Schools, serving 13,000 students, is on a mission to reverse plummeting reading and math scores—math at just 18% (vs. 39% state average), ELA at 28% (vs. 52%). The pandemic disrupted learning, especially for kids without home support, creating a dangerous snowball effect where early reading struggles derail entire academic trajectories. New Superintendent Jerry Bell emphasizes the vital role of family in student success, acknowledging how teachers are forced to cover gaps that should be filled at home. While online critics accuse the school board of lack of transparency…
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