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Baltimore City students posted continued improvement on Maryland’s latest standardized assessments, offering an encouraging sign as the school system prepares for the next academic year. The recently released Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program results show that Baltimore students improved in both English language arts and mathematics, with the city’s growth exceeding the statewide rate in several areas. Statewide, 51.7% of students reached proficiency in English langua

Baltimore City Public Schools leadership is beginning a community listening tour as the district evaluates new literacy data and prepares for the upcoming academic year. The tour is expected to give families, educators, students and community stakeholders opportunities to discuss academic performance, classroom needs and priorities for the school system. Literacy remains one of the most important indicators of long-term academic progress. Local reporting indicates the convers