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KCUSD Named Among California’s Top Improving Districts in Harvard/Stanford Report

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REEDLEY, Calif. — Kings Canyon Unified School District has been recognized as one of California’s “Districts on the Rise” after demonstrating significant academic growth in both math and reading, according to a new report from Education Scorecard.

Kings Canyon Unified was one of only 11 school districts in California to receive the recognition, which highlights districts showing strong improvement in student achievement during a period when many schools across the nation continue working to recover from long-term academic declines accelerated by the pandemic. 

“We highlight these ‘districts on the rise’ in the hope that they can serve as examples of what is possible,” the report said.

The recognition comes from Education Scorecard, a research partnership involving Harvard University’s Center for Education Policy Research, Stanford University’s Educational Opportunity Project, and faculty from Dartmouth College.

The report noted that California ranks 19th out of 38 states in math growth and 29th out of 35 states in reading growth from 2022 to 2025, making the progress seen in districts like Kings Canyon Unified especially noteworthy.

“This recognition reflects the incredible work happening across our district every single day,” said KCUSD Superintendent John Campbell. “Our teachers, support staff, administrators, students, and families have stayed focused on student learning and growth. We know the challenges students have faced over the last several years, and this honor shows what is possible when a community comes together with a shared commitment to supporting our children.”

The report describes a nationwide “learning recession” that began prior to the pandemic as student growth in math and reading slowed across the country. Researchers noted the pandemic further deepened those challenges, particularly in reading achievement.

Kings Canyon Unified’s inclusion among the state’s “Districts on the Rise” reflects the district’s ongoing focus on academic support, intervention, collaboration, and student-centered instruction.

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