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This fall, high school students in grades 9–12 will take part in a short reading assessment called the Rapid Online Assessment of Reading (ROAR). Developed by researchers at Stanford University, ROAR is a free, game-like online tool designed to measure foundational skills—including word recognition, decoding, and reading efficiency—in a low-stress format.
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- FY27 Budget Updates
Moody’s Ratings recently announced an adjustment to Duluth Public Schools’ credit rating, moving our issuer and general obligation debt rating from A3 to Baa2.
- FY27 Budget Update
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- 2026 Referendum
- FY27 Budget Updates
The Duluth School Board voted unanimously Wednesday to ask voters to consider an operating referendum on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot, a proposal district leaders say is necessary to protect student learning while providing time to address long-term financial challenges.
- 2026 Referendum
- FY27 Budget Update
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- 2026 Referendum
- FY27 Budget Updates
Because your voice is vital for the future of Duluth Public Schools, we are exploring a community referendum and are asking you to take our Needs and Potential Referendum Feedback Survey.
- FY27 Budget Update
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- FY27 Budget Updates
As part of our annual budget review, the district is adjusting restricted funds—specifically state and federal allocations for targeted programming—to align with shifting funding levels.
- FY27 Budget Update