The Telegraph examined the racial breakdowns of the academic levels in city schools. The practice of leveling, also known as tracking, is meant to group students by ability. It is done in middle and high school in Nashua. School district data showed there is a disproportionate number of Hispanic and poor students in the lowest level classes.

Words do matter in leveling debate

Friday, September 23, 2011

When The Telegraph is reporting on the issue of academic leveling, the phrase “achievement grouping” should be used rather than “ability grouping” (Sept. 21: “Change …

Proposal would delay leveling for Nashua sixth-graders

By MICHAEL BRINDLEY Staff Writer | Wednesday, September 21, 2011

NASHUA – Delaying ability grouping up to a month for sixth-grade students is among several recommendations for changes to the middle school program to come …

Leveling practice likely to stay in city’s middle schools

By MICHAEL BRINDLEY Staff Writer | Monday, August 8, 2011

NASHUA – Despite harshly criticizing middle school leveling two years ago, Superintendent Mark Conrad has no intention of proposing a policy change. Leveling, the practice …

Nashua schools chief takes long-term view

By MICHAEL BRINDLEY Staff Writer | Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Since taking over as superintendent in Nashua this summer, Mark Conrad said he’s been asked several times whether he regrets taking the job. It seems …