At Anniston Academy, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to become a confident learner. This year, our students reminded us exactly why that mission matters. According to our i-Ready Reading Diagnostic results, the median Anniston Academy student achieved 131% of their expected annual reading growth. At first glance, that may sound like just another statistic. But behind that number is something far more meaningful. It means our students didn't simply make progres

Imagine a school where students do not just meet their expected math growth but double it in a single year. This remarkable achievement is not a fantasy but a reality for us. We saw our students achieve 200% of the expected annual math growth this year. This post explores how this extraordinary progress was made, what strategies contributed to it, and what lessons teachers, parents, and funders can take away to support neurodivergent learners. Understanding the Challenge of M