📚 The Gist: The Georgia Department of Education’s latest support lists reveal both advancements and ongoing challenges in Fulton County Schools, with specific schools showing improvements and others being added for additional support.
🔍 The Details: In the recent update, three Fulton County Schools remained on the Comprehensive Support and Improvement list: College Park Elementary School, Independence High School, and Skyview High School, with the latter two identified for graduation rate concerns. Additionally, Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence High School was newly added to the Comprehensive Support and Improvement list, also due to graduation rate issues.
On a positive note, four schools successfully exited the Targeted Support and Improvement list, indicating significant progress. These schools are Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary, Love T. Nolan Elementary, Bear Creek Middle School, and Tri-Cities High School.
However, three schools were added to the Additional Targeted Support and Improvement list due to subgroup performance, specifically addressing the needs of students with disabilities. These schools are Brookview Elementary, Seaborn Lee Elementary, and Banneker High School.
📊 By The Numbers:
- 3 schools remained on the Comprehensive Support and Improvement list.
- 1 school added to the Comprehensive Support and Improvement list.
- 4 schools removed from the Targeted Support and Improvement list.
- 3 schools added to the Additional Targeted Support and Improvement list.
🌐 In Context: These lists are part of a state-wide effort to identify and provide targeted support to schools that are facing specific challenges. The categorization into Comprehensive Support and Improvement, Targeted Support and Improvement, and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement is based on various performance metrics, including graduation rates and subgroup performances.
📈 Why It Matters: The inclusion of schools in these lists guides the allocation of resources and the…
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