The reading slump has been well documented in other data sources. In January, results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress showed reading scores for 4th and 8th grades continuing to ...

As states pass laws requiring schools to follow the “science of reading,” one aspect of these policies has stirred up particular controversy: Holding back struggling readers who don’t reach ...

More than 560 third graders who attend the Little Rock School District are at risk of being held back for not reading at ...

New 2025 testing data shows third- through eighth-graders scored far below 2019 levels in reading. In math, some grades have ...

As reading scores remain a top concern for schools nationwide, many districts are experimenting with ability-based grouping ...

As reading for pleasure declines, Central Texas leaders unite to rekindle curiosity and connection for children through books ...

While the Michigan Department of Education leaders praised improvements made by students in some grades in reading and math on the state test, the state's third graders continued to slide in reading ...

Students at Friendswood ISD have marked improvement in early literacy, according to 2024-25 reports from the district.

“Up until third grade, you’re learning to read. After third grade, you’re reading to learn,” Lisa Habighorst with Spread the ...

A third grade reading and retention law took effect for Tennessee public school children in 2023. Students must meet a state reading benchmark or take extra steps to avoid being held back. Three full ...

A third-grade teacher in Mount Pleasant is on a mission to create a comfortable and engaging reading space for her students.