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52 <br /> Slide #31 <br /> Now is the right time <br /> to keep our schools working for every student. <br /> Slide#32 <br /> Feedback/Questions <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked about the specific increases per demographic group. <br /> Dr. Greene said Kindergarten increased 4%, first grade 19%, second grade 5%, and third <br /> grade 6%. She said that is mClass in primary grades and AIMS data in the upper grades. She <br /> said that Orange County schools had 4% and all racial groups showed a positive increase in <br /> performance. She said that EC was the only student group with a negative measurement and that <br /> was by 1% and the EL had a 2% increase. <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked if SPARCs can be brought in house. <br /> Dr. Greene said this year they had an Al Academy to train their staff to provide the same <br /> level of support because they know the funding will not remain forever. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said she has heard that mentorship can change lives and that just <br /> one adult believing in a child can be that change. She said that there was no mention of <br /> mentorship and asked why. <br /> Dr. Greene said the mentoring aspect would be what schools are doing. She said that <br /> there is not a district structure for mentoring. She said that each school has a time of day where <br /> they meet with small groups with teachers. <br />