1998 Statewide Analysis
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The Commissioner's Address

Introduction

I. Fast Forwarding to the Future - The Power of Article 31

II. The Baseline - A Wake-up Call to Rhode Island

• Overview (Chart 1)
• The Rhode Island Public Educational System At A Glance (Table 1)
• 1997 Grade Ten Performance by School: Percent of Test Takers at or Above Standard (Table 2)
• Standard Gaps (Chart 2 - Chart 5)
• Equity Gaps (Chart 6 - Chart 9)

III. The Response - Shared Responsibility for Improving Student Performance

• Support the implementation of the SALT system
• Support the broader needs of children and their families
• Retool and support the education profession
• Develop strong connections between education and business
• Providing support, push and intenvention
• Creating a culture of responsibility

IV. Continuing Challenges

• Establishing equity
• Building capacity
• Maintaining political will and support

V. Resolution and Resolve

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