A proposed bill could bring back a retention mandate, requiring third graders who don't pass statewide reading tests to be ...

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Almost all children can learn to read with effective data-driven support, according to Gardner Institute analysis.

The state aims to see 70% of its third graders reading at grade level by 2027. So far, only about half are hitting the mark.

Experts say early literacy gaps don’t just affect academics — they can shape long-term outcomes well beyond the classroom.

A new report shows half of Utah’s K-3 students don't meet grade-level reading standards, prompting state leaders to consider ...

Like other school districts in Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is expecting to hold back some third-grade students next year ...

Arkansas students entering the third grade at public schools and open enrollment charter schools this fall will be the first cohort to be retained if they don’t meet literacy expectations, a policy ...

Lori Robertson knew the stakes were high. Under a new Louisiana law, the third graders she taught this summer at J.B. Nachman Elementary School in Alexandria would have to pass a reading test or be ...

Christine Ravettine, a third grade teacher at Parkway Elementary School known for her hard work and dedication, has been ...