Specifically, the 2006 goals are to assist each student to achieve proficiency in reading, mathematics and science achievement on the Middle Grades Assessment and to show progress in advancing student learning on other local, state, and national assessments. Outcomes of Making Middle Grades Work can be indicated by: Initiatives At A Glance » MMGW Framework » MMGW Goals  » Literacy Series statistically significant increases in student achievement; sites having moved toward making the necessary changes in school and classroom practices to achieve the 2006 goals; sites having coherently linked academic and exploratory/fine and related arts studies; sites having made a significant effort toward developing an effective curriculum which prepares all students for high school, postsecondary education, and work in the 21st century. Congratulations to Talawanda Middle School the recipient of a 2004 SREB Gold Award for successful delivery of pre-Algebra or Algebra I to eighth grade students.