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Reading scores rise in grades 3-8 in the first year of MPS's new literacy plan
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What happened
The superintendent reported on October 29 that 2026 Wisconsin Forward Exam English language arts proficiency rose across grades 3 through 8, with 23 schools improving by 5 percentage points or more. She also reported gains in math, science and social studies.
Why it matters to families
The reading plan is the district's main academic strategy, and these are early results.
The evidence
Superintendent's report in the October 29 recording captions (auto-generated). Figures should be checked against state data.
The source
October 29, 2026 regular board meeting recordingSee the full record for Milwaukee Public Schools.
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