TOWSON, Md. — Encouraging progress in English and math for Baltimore County students.

WATCH: Progress in test scores, reducing absenteeism highlights of BCPS superintendent's presentation Baltimore County Schools see gains in test scores, focus on attendance

That's the message from county schools’ Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers.

In her monthly press conference Tuesday, Rogers highlighted BCPS' second straight year of improved test scores.

In all, 80 county schools saw gains in both English and math proficiency, and nine out of 10 student groups improved in both.

However, Rogers says more work is needed, and they want parents involved. Now, they are sending attendance and grade reports home every Friday.

“We hope that these reports will help families to support their children's att

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