A district administrator presented an overview of recent NAEP results and state-level responses, telling the Ponca City board that Oklahoma scored below many states on fourth-grade reading and fourth-grade math.

"On fourth grade reading, Oklahoma scored 207," the presenter said, noting that 38 states scored higher, 11 had no difference and two scored lower. The presentation emphasized that NAEP provides state-level results and that the district does not receive district-level NAEP scores.

The presenter said NAEP is administered every two years to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students and is used by policymakers to benchmark academic progress.

The superintendent and staff discussed that Oklahoma's scores have trended down since 2019 and highlighted examples from other states. The presenter said Louisiana and Alabama have seen increases in NAEP scores and attributed some improvement to large, state-level investments in reading coaches and literacy programs.

The presenter described state and federal funding differences: Oklahoma provided an earlier, smaller investment in reading coaches compared with Louisiana's larger program. The presentation also listed bills and programs under consideration by state lawmakers that the presenter believes could help local districts, including a Math and Achievement Proficiency Act and a teacher empowerment stipend program; staff noted that those proposals carry fiscal implications and are at varying stages in the legislative process.

Locally, the presenter said the district will continue to use multiple data sources to guide instruction, improve coaching and feedback for teachers, and examine instructional leadership supports. The presentation urged continued district focus on data-driven instruction and teacher coaching.

Ending: The presenter said the district will track state legislative activity and adjust local supports for reading and math instruction, and he asked the board to support district-led academic initiatives and data review processes.