84% of Wisconsin parents think their kids are at or above grade level.*
But, only 31% of 4th graders are proficient in reading.**
Find out how your child is ending the year.
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Here are 3 actions to support summer learning
Assess your child's progress
Even if your school doesn’t have spring conferences, you can still connect to your child’s teacher. Check out this simple tool to make the most of your end-of-year conversation.
Have your child take this quick Readiness Check to see how they’re doing with grade-level math and reading skills.
Protip:
Teachers say the #1 way to know how your child is progressing is to be in regular contact with the teacher (not just relying on report card grades)!
Build a plan for what's next
Get a jumpstart on preparing your child for high school and beyond. Explore key milestones, class choices, career pathways, and more.
One in five kids in the U.S. has a learning or thinking difference. Learn how to support your child’s unique needs.
Protip:
Exploring career options in middle school can help your child choose classes and activities that align with their goals.
Connect to summer learning opportunities
Take advantage of tutoring or summer programs offered by your school or community. Find options – both online and in-person – based on your child’s needs and interests.
Protip:
Use this letter to introduce your child to summer program leaders so they can better support your child from day one.
Explore your child's options.
Choosing a school is an important decision. Use City Forward Collective’s School Finder tool to explore schools near you with an easy-to-use visual guide that equally weighs student achievement and growth, helping families quickly assess school quality and compare options.
Protip:
Summer is a key time for school decisions. If you’re considering your options, start exploring early so you’re ready for the year ahead.
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.
Why is it important to Go Beyond Grades?
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Go Beyond Grades: High 5 For Summer Reading | How You Can Support Your Child in Everyday Ways
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Go Beyond Grades Milwaukee | Chelsea Cross
Did you Know?
Almost 9 in 10 parents think their kids are at or above grade level***. But only 30% of 8th graders nationally demonstrate proficiency or above in math and reading.**
Given grade level standards are inconsistent across states, NAEP "proficiency/above" offers a national standard representing "solid academic performance for the given grade level" which is what we aspire our students to be able to do.
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*50CAN, State of Educational Opportunity in America: A Survey of 23,000 Parents, 2026
**2024 Nation’s Report Card | The National Assessment of Educational Progress NAEP
Given grade level standards are inconsistent across states, NAEP “proficiency/above” offers a national standard representing “solid academic performance for the given grade level” which is what we aspire our students to be able to do.