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The subcommittee reviewed literacy concerns, including a finding that 83% of assignments analyzed did not meet grade-level expectations or require evidence-based writing. Northampton Public Schools also reported receiving a $200,000 PRISM III grant, with the state covering half the cost of eligible middle-school English language arts curriculum purchases.
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School leaders are using screening and a pilot adolescent-literacy assessment to identify ninth-grade students who need reading support. Approximately 20 to 25 students were expected to need specialized support, and two trained teachers are providing direct reading instruction. The subcommittee also discussed a $30,000 Hate Crimes and Bias Prevention Grant supporting student involvement and staff training at JFK.
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