Louisiana's new 3rd-grade reading retention policy is now in effect. See how student literacy rates are improving & what it means for your child.

More than half of Tennessee's public school third graders fell short of the state's reading benchmark on this year's TCAP test.

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.

Nearly 1 in 4 third graders risked being retained under Louisiana's new reading law, but far fewer are likely to be held back due to exemptions and catch-up efforts.

In this week’s episode, we share some good news from the region: our states are leading the way on third-grade reading skills.

This year's third graders are the third class of students in Tennessee who have been held to the reading retention law. In 2023, a statewide law focused on third-grade reading rates took effect.

TALLADEGA -- Talladega County Schools continue to demonstrate strong reading growth and a steadfast commitment to student literacy success, district officials said during the June 24 board of ...