Nearly a quarter of third graders did not pass the state’s reading test on their first try. Many are now in summer school, preparing to take the test one final time.

The Alabama State Department of Education released data for Spring 2025 third-grade reading scores. Although, on the surface, the data showed a decrease statewide in students achieving a certain ...

The testing window for the IREAD-3 assessment opens in just a few days. Legislation passed last year requires 3rd grade students to be retained if they do not pass the Indiana reading assessment.

To be clear, experts caution reading challenges always loomed over third grade students’ performances. In fact, Wayne-Westland Community Schools launched close to 20 literacy coaches assigned to ...

“Where you are in kindergarten is not destiny, but it does say a lot about where you might end up In third grade,” said Sebastian Kiguel, one of the authors of a new report that found a link ...

Other classroom factors, including class size and teacher pay, did not correlate with third grade reading scores, the study found.

The Maryland State Board of Education is considering a policy that would make third graders repeat the year if they can’t read at grade level.

With the changes, made by the bill, if students do not pass the IREAD assessment they will be required to take part in “specialized support” in the third grade surrounding reading instruction ...

Tens of thousands of Tennessee third graders fell short of the state's reading benchmark this year.

Tennessee third and fourth graders will navigate the effects of a reading and retention law over the summer.