Recent reports have unveiled that not a single student from this year's incoming 8th-grade class has passed the state math test in over three years.
The news has left board member Valerie McKitrick astounded, exclaiming, "Not one? In three years?" The data presented to her indicates that not a single student from the fall 8th-grade class at the I Promise School has achieved proficiency in the Ohio state math test, as reported by the Akron Beacon Journal.
July 29, 2023
Keith Liechty-Clifford, the district director of school improvement in Akron, expressed his disappointment upon learning about this distressing information.
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Despite receiving substantial financial support from the James Foundation, as well as local, state, and federal funding, the I Promise School's performance among students has been deeply concerning. These students now find themselves ranking in the bottom 5% statewide.
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In response to these alarming test scores, the Ohio Department of Education will be intervening at the I Promise School as a last-ditch effort to reverse the declining trend in test performance and address the challenges the school is facing.
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Liechty-Clifford expressed his discouragement, stating, "It is discouraging."
The Ohio Department of Education has also expressed concern about the school's performance among black students and those with disabilities, who are testing in the bottom 5% of students in the state.
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School Board President Derrick Hall, who has served on the board for almost four years, remarked that Monday was the first time he had seen such an overview of the school. He expressed his disappointment, saying, "For me as a board member, I just think about all the resources that we're providing." Hall added, "And I just, I'm just disappointed that I don't think, it doesn't appear like we're seeing the kind of change that we would expect to see."
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According to its website, the I Promise School, which operates as a public school in collaboration with the LeBron James Family Foundation, was established in July 2018 with the mission to support the most at-risk students and families in Akron. The school offers students various benefits, including free tuition, uniforms, bicycles and helmets, transportation within a two-mile radius, meals, and a food pantry for families.
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Students in the district who rank in the bottom 25% of reading scores are entered into a lottery. Parents can choose to send their children to the I Promise School or keep them enrolled in their current school if selected.
In addition to the standard state funding, the LeBron James Family Foundation donates $1.4 million annually to hire more tutors and teachers in order to reduce class sizes.
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Following Monday's meeting, the foundation released a statement, saying, "When we started this work to support students through education, we entered this partnership with Akron Public School for the long haul." The statement continued, "Because this work requires a long-term commitment, hard work, and a lot of love and care. And that's what we bring each and every day because the I Promise School is more than a school. We're here for the ups and downs and will continue to support our students and their families so they can succeed in school and in life, regardless of the challenges and obstacles they face."
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The report highlights that students at the I Promise School typically lag behind their peers by two years. In response to these findings, Liechty-Clifford remarked, "If I could bring students who are two or three years behind up to grade level in just one year, I would probably resign and take my show on the road."
Stephanie Davis was appointed as the new principal of the school this year. The district stated in a release that she "is the perfect person to lead the I Promise School and all of our families to the success we know they will achieve. Because we will do it together, as a family."
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