education

Wayne-Westland Third-Grade M-STEP Test Results

Third-grade students at Wayne-Westland school district have had a dramatic drop in test scores in recent years. The data from each school shows a dramatic drop in test scores during the 2020-21 school year. P.D. Graham School seems to be the only elementary school in the district that was able to return their test scores […]

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Wayne-Westland adopts new assessment program amid poor elementary math scores

Wayne-Westland Community Schools has increased their streak to 8 years performing below the state average in elementary math scores as a district, scoring 22.3 percent below Michigan’s state average during the 2023-2024 school year. Since 2015, schools at Wayne-Westland have unanimously sat behind the statewide average for 3rd grade M-STEP scores. Schools like Taft-Galloway and […]

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“Falling Behind at the Start: Third-Grade Math in Wayne-Westland Tells a Troubling Story”

Over the past five school years, third-grade students in the Wayne-Westland Community School District have shown a clear and steady decline in math proficiency. According to MSTEP data, in 2014–15, about 35.1% of third-graders in the district passed the math portion of the statewide test. By 2018–19, that number had dropped to just 28.5%. This […]

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How Are Third Graders in Wayne-Westland Doing in Math? Here’s a 10-Year Look!

When it comes to student achievement, data can tell a powerful story. In Michigan, one of the key tools for measuring how students are doing is the M-STEP, administered each spring. For third graders, the math portion of the M-STEP is an early indicator of how well foundational concepts are being taught and absorbed in […]

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Wayne Memorial High School: Social Media That Actually Speaks

Let’s be real, most school social media pages are either dead or super boring. So when I started scrolling through the different Wayne Memorial High School accounts, I didn’t expect much. But I was pleasantly surprised. They’re not viral or flashy, but they’re doing a lot right, and it feels like they’re making a genuine […]

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How Wayne-Westland uses social media to reach younger audiences

In recent years, social media has become an easy and interactive way for Wayne-Westland Community School District to stay connected with students and their families. Operating on platforms such as Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, the district and their students’ families have never been so connected. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

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A+ for Engagement: How Farmington Public Schools Uses Social Media

A recent Instagram post from Farmington Public Schools promotes “Super Saturdays,” a free tutoring program available to students in grades 1–12. The flyer includes session dates and location details, along with subjects offered like math, reading/writing comprehension, and vocabulary. The event is organized in partnership with the Farmington African American Parent Network. By using Instagram […]

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Wayne-Westland’s Social Media Presence

The school district of Wayne-Westland has five social media accounts linked on their home site. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly known as twitter). The YouTube Chanel posts recordings of meetings and workshops that have been held by the school. For updates on important events, like games, job fairs, or the spelling bee, dates […]

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Adams Middle School: A Diverse Learning Community in Westland, Michigan

Adams Middle School, located at 33475 Palmer Road in Westland, Michigan, educates students in grades 6-8. According to recent data, the school has roughly 636 pupils and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, which is better than the district average. The student body is varied, with 55% identifying as minority students, including African Americans, Hispanics, and […]

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Wayne Memorial High Schools annual spring testing

Wayne Memorial High school, located at3001 4th St, Wayne, MI 48184, will be hosting their annual spring testing starting April 7th, 2025. The tests consist of the M-step English, math, science and social studies tests. The test will be handed out to around 9,400 students across the district, grades 3-11. Testing Ends May 15th, 2025. […]

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