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What is the chief reason for the continuing decline in reading scores on standardized tests?
Lack of foundational literacy skills – Many students struggle with phonics, fluency, and comprehension early on.
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Increased screen time & digital distractions – Students are reading less traditional texts and engaging more with digital media.
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Pandemic learning loss – The disruptions in education over the past few years have had lasting effects on literacy development.
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Curriculum & instructional gaps – Reading instruction methods and curriculum choices are not effectively meeting students’ needs.
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Home & community factors – Limited access to books, parental involvement, and socioeconomic challenges impact reading proficiency.
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Other - please add a comment
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Results of the survey of March 2, 2025
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What should be the top priority in improving school safety and mental health?
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Implement stricter security measures (e.g., metal detectors, cameras). 3.7%
Hiring more counselors and mental health professionals. 44.4%
Providing anti-bullying and social-emotional learning programs. 22.2%
Addressing gun control laws and policies. 7.4%
Other: Please comment 22.2%
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Comment
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Number of Responses = 27
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From a Biblical perspective. |
A combination of security team and addressing mental health issues with early intervention. Staff training to look for indications of mental disorders. |
Provide more after-school tutoring, enrichment, clubs, mentoring, sports, and technical programs. |
Counselors and mental health professionals are indeed important, but without a systemic and unified approach to student wellness, those folks will be spinning their wheels. Schools need ongoing partnerships with community agencies. |
All the above! |
Remove/Expel/Discharge students or staff who have committed more than 2 safety incidents within a specific period of time. Repeat offenders should only receive 2 chances to prove themselves safe within the school environment. |
I also select the 1st option of stricter security measures. This would assist in the safety of all. Hiring more counselors is beyond needed. The mental health needs present nowadays are unmanageable. I wish I had more characters to finish my thought |
Students need people to talk to in order to work out their problems as they are not getting help and support at home |
All of the above. Every leader, staff member, and student needs training, if currently unable, to address these physical and emotional safety needs. |
Implement school school-wide behavior plan with a focus on positive behaviors |
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