'Over the moon': Everett class credited for rising kindergarten test scores
EVERETT — On a quiet Valentine’s Day morning, a class of 4- and 5-year-olds at Jefferson Elementary took a seat on the classroom rug, each on a square that matches the color of their assigned desks.
They had just finished breakfast and morning coloring. Eighteen pairs of eyes shot to the paper hearts taped to the whiteboard.
“Red hearts, white hearts, pink hearts, too. I like purple hearts, how about you?” the board read.
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The students are part of “Transitional Kindergarten,” a one-semester class that introduces social skills and daily routines to students before they start elementary school. Since Everett started the early learning program in 2019, the district has seen a steady increase in students succeeding in standardized tests by the time they enter third grade.
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This reminds me of a model program where I worked years ago. And indeed, it did provide the ‘extra boost’ in getting certain students better prepared for their conventional education!
Alas, it fell victim to the ‘HIGH TAXES” complaints from the community.
WOULDN’T IT BE GREAT IF SCHOOLS GOT THE MONEY THEY NEEDED AND THE MILITARY HAD TO HOLD BAKE SALES AND SELL WRAPPING PAPER TO GET WHAT THEY WANT?