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Righting the Ship:

Boosting Achievement in a Dual Language School

 

RAFAEL HERNÁNDEZ DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL

When progress toward improvement targets remained low—especially for the most vulnerable students—the Rafael Hernández Dual Language School took action to “right the ship.” Their strategy centered on high-quality curriculum materials, including Benchmark Advance and Benchmark Adelante, and curriculum-based professional development to strengthen core instruction in both English and Spanish. This School Partnership Success Story highlights how the Rafael Hernández Dual Language School accelerated student progress, increasing the percentage of students meeting or exceeding expectations in both languages.

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Righting the Ship:

Boosting Achievement in a Dual Language School

RAFAEL HERNÁNDEZ DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL

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When progress toward improvement targets remained low—especially for the most vulnerable students—the Rafael Hernández Dual Language School took action to “right the ship.” Their strategy centered on high-quality curriculum materials, including Benchmark Advance and Benchmark Adelante, and curriculum-based professional development to strengthen core instruction in both English and Spanish. This School Partnership Success Story highlights how the Rafael Hernández Dual Language School accelerated student progress, increasing the percentage of students meeting or exceeding expectations in both languages.