From Grades to Growth: Helping Beloit Students Thrive
88% of Wisconsin parents believe their kids are reading at grade level.*
But in Beloit, just 34% of students are.**
Families want the full picture of how their child is doing in school
Here are three ways to team up with the teacher to support your child’s progress this year
MAKE A PLAN with your child’s teacher.
Find out how to support learning at home and keep the conversation going throughout the year.
Protip:
Agree on the best way to stay in touch - whether by text, email, phone, or an app. Get 8 tips for having productive conversations with your child’s teacher.
ASK what your child should learn this year in reading and math – and if they’re on track.
Find out what your child is expected to learn in reading and math and how you can help at home.
Protip:
Ask for examples of what “grade level” work looks like and which specific skills are most important for you to support.
UNDERSTAND why attendance matters.
Every school day helps your child build reading, math, and lifelong skills.
Build the habit of good attendance from the early grades through high school. Talk with your child’s teacher about attendance and any challenges that may be getting in the way.
Protip:
Regularly attending school supports learning, relationships, and well-being. Stay in touch with your child’s teacher about attendance and ways to help your child stay on track.
Do you have questions about how to support your child’s learning and well-being?
Ask the new Learning Heroes Assistant, an AI-powered chatbot that gives you answers based on expert-vetted resources.
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Parents and teachers want the same thing: for every child to succeed. Stay connected with your child’s teacher to understand their progress and support learning all year long.
Sources:
*50CAN, State of Educational Opportunity in America: A Survey of 23,000 Parents, 2026
**State-reported district-level proficiency rates for the School District of Beloit, Beloit Turner School District and the Lincoln Academy (rates were combined using a weighted average based on the number of students tested in each entity).