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i-Ready Diagnostic Contract Approval

Significant spending on diagnostic tools raises questions on screen time, data privacy, and value amid budget pressures.

Overview

The committee debated and approved the contract in a 4-2 split vote, prioritizing immediate diagnostic needs over reservations about additional screen exposure and privacy implications.

Arguments in favor
Immediate need for tools to identify and close achievement gaps justifies the spending.
school-committee 2026-06-02
For
Arguments against
Significant cost plus added screen time and data privacy risks outweigh benefits.
school-committee 2026-06-02
Against
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