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Hello Carmel! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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  • How did Carmel Clay Schools beat the state on ILEARN scores?

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📰 News we're reading

• Carmel Clay Schools tops ILEARN combined ELA, math ranking (youarecurrent.com) — Carmel Clay Schools just earned the top ranking in Indiana for combined ILEARN English and math proficiency, far outpacing the statewide average. District leaders credit strong performance across every school and note this comes alongside a record 65 National Merit Semifinalists, giving Carmel families fresh reasons to celebrate their students' hard work and local schools' reputation.
   

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