East Ramapo schools fighting culture of underachievement
Photo credit: Angela Gaul | Children depart from Hempstead Elementary School in Spring Valley in the East Ramapo School District. (June 20, 2012)
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The East Ramapo Central School District -- plagued by ongoing lawsuits and a $5 million budget deficit -- is confronting its low state test scores and subpar graduation rates head-on, with a three-year plan to boost performance.
The plan centers on reading, writing and encouraging student participation, according to Andrea Coddett, assistant superintendent for instruction.
"The majority...
