The state wants all students to hit 200 on the state's overall performance index, which would result in nearly all students achieving proficiency on indicators. (edweek.org)
Title I provides formula grants to states and, in turn, to districts to help disadvantaged children achieve proficiency on challenging academic standards and to improve the performance of low - achieving schools. (naesp.org)
What are the characteristics of students who achieve proficiency and of those who do not? (ascd.org)