Third grade retention is embedded in states’ ‘science of reading ... “I’m very glad to see a growing conversation about making sure that all students have strong foundational skills ...

The number of Grade 3 pupils who could not read letters has dropped to around 2,000 this year from 65,000 last year, the ...

Still, the research on 3rd grade retention shows that effects tend to fade out over time, often tapering off when students are in middle school, she said.

On May 24, Jessica Robertson left a voicemail at J.T. Moore middle school, threatening to kill everyone over the Tennessee third grade retention policy.

“I’m appalled that a teacher or a high school would think that having kids start at a third-grade reading level for an 11th-grade English class would be appropriate,” said one parent who ...

Third grade teacher in Austin, Texas gets reprimanded for teaching students about their ‘legal and constitutional rights’: ‘I’m concerned that they find that concerning’ Neia Balao ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A pandemic-related exception to the requirement that students repeat the third grade if they’re not reading proficiently ends with this academic year, and state lawmakers are ...

I’m realistic about this stuff. That’s what throws me off the most." ... Third grade reading proficiency is seen by some experts as a predictor of a student's future success.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The state’s third-grade retention law is forcing thousands of students back in the classroom during their break if they want to advance to fourth grade. As vacation sea… ...

The third-grade rule was part of former Gov. Jeb Bush’s A+ Plan for education that he signed into law in 1999. ... I’m finished with this friendship since I realized what she was doing.