MUST READ: Op Ed

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MUST READ: HISD trustee: “I like what I've seen of the reforms”

MUST READ: Former HISD Trustee Judith Cruz pens op-ed describing the NES reforms she’s seen first-hand.

Cruz: “During a recent visit to two NES elementary campuses, I was pleased to witness classrooms where students at various proficiency levels were actively participating in their learning. While media narratives and conversations with some teachers on NES and non-NES campuses conveyed diverse perspectives, the scenes in these two schools were different from what I had imagined. It wasn’t doom and gloom, but quite the opposite. Students were highly engaged with the teacher, with their peers and with the material they were learning.”

The bottom line: “The overarching goal of NES is to elevate student achievement, particularly in foundational subjects such as math and reading.”

By the numbers: “It is shocking that, when tested in September, only 18% of third-graders at NES or NES-aligned campuses were able to read on grade level.”

Compelling questions:

The bottom line: “We can’t keep doing what we have been doing for years and expect the students in our city to graduate prepared to succeed and live out their dreams.”

Parting shot: “As I wrap up my time on the HISD board, I will continue to keep the students at the top of my mind. I ask you to do the same.”

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