TY FOR TCAPS

42% of our 3rd graders are not proficient in reading*.

On a state level, the gap between economically challenged kids and those who are not is around 30 percentage points (I haven’t seen TCAPS data on this but I expect similar challenges here).

Student achievement equity is a critical issue

Our recent study sessions on student achievement revealed a significant gap between economically disadvantaged students (36% of TCAPS kids) and their peers.

We know the evidence-based strategies to address this – in 2015, Courtade was one of two Michigan schools to receive the National Title 1 Distinguished School Program award for closing its achievement gap, the last time a TCAPS school earned this distinction.

I am committed to ensuring that all students, regardless of socioeconomic background, have access to the resources and support they need, and I will support the policies and budgets necessary to create a more equitable district, so all our kids have the same opportunity to succeed.

Let’s all commit to building a better, more equitable, TCAPS – together.

* 23/24 MSTEP scores

Me reading Duck On A Bike at Traverse Heights during Reading Month in 2019