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Kansas

KS: Long-term commitment key to Kansas City schools' success
Summary: "First things First" is this district's motto and it has paid off with increased community involvement and student achievement gains.

KS: Elementary closes the achievement gap
Summary: While language and income issues can be barriers to student success, this school's literacy frameworks (for all grade levels) provides teachers with a structure for developing students' aptitude in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Through consistent professional development, data-driven decision making, and high expectations for all students, this school has closed the achievement gap for low income students and English language learners.

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