Test scores aren’t the only way to measure success, Portage Township Schools Superintendent Amanda Alaniz said in her annual State of the Schools address.

Alaniz spoke at a Greater Porter Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday in the Levenda Learning Lab at Portage High School.

“It goes without saying that the ability to educate our children and provide the experiences that we imagine for their future, not our past, is worth the effort.”

“I am truly filled with pride, passion and energy,” she said.

“Our student academic growth is clear and encouraging,” she said.

That said, there’s still work to do regarding English and math, she acknowledged.

“Our elementary IREAD scores are up 10% over last year, surpassing the state average,” Alaniz said. “These results reflect the dedication of ou

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