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early gains index

Only 51% of Florida’s kids start kindergarten ready — and only a small fraction of the students who begin behind catch up by third grade.

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What happens in those early years shapes everything — but Florida doesn’t track student gains until grade 4, when it’s already too late.

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The Early Gains Index changes the game by measuring student growth in every grade, Kindergarten to 5th. It helps parents, schools, and policymakers see what’s working, where help is needed, and where Florida’s quiet success stories are hiding in plain sight.

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Learn more about the Early Gains Index — and how it can help Florida close the early learning gap for good.

Why it matters.

Too often, education systems rely on end-of-year or multi-year assessments to measure success — by which time, it’s too late to make adjustments. The Early Gains Index changes that paradigm.

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By identifying early indicators linked to long-term achievement, EGI empowers schools to:

  • Intervene earlier when students fall behind

  • Recognize and replicate successful strategies faster

  • Track real-time impact of new initiatives

  • Build a culture of continuous improvement

 

In short, EGI helps schools see what’s working — now — not years from now.

key features.

  • Comprehensive Framework — Combines multiple data points (academic growth, attendance, engagement, behavior).

  • Predictive Insights — Identifies which early trends correlate with future success.

  • User-Friendly Dashboards — Visualizes progress in clear, accessible formats for educators and leaders.

  • Alignment with State Standards — Integrates seamlessly with existing reporting systems.

  • Actionable Recommendations — Translates data into next steps schools can implement immediately.

How it works.

  1. Collect — Schools input key student data from existing systems.

  2. Analyze — The Index applies research-backed algorithms to identify growth patterns and warning signs.

  3. Visualize — User-friendly dashboards show school- and student-level progress.

  4. Act — Educators and leaders receive targeted recommendations to adjust strategies mid-year.

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