About 16,238 third graders failed South Carolina reading tests last year. That number has been nearly cut in half.

Recent STAAR test results show that while Texas students increased literacy rates slightly, nearly half of students in third ...

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. Listen • 4:31 ...

In this week’s episode, we share some good news from the region: our states are leading the way on third-grade reading skills, a vital benchmark that can be a positive sign for future success in ...

On the key third-grade reading test, 22% of Florida’s third graders failed this year, putting them at risk of being held back. That figure matches last year’s rate, but is down significantly ...

Wakelyn: Research on 260 districts in 35 states found 3rd-grade reading scores rose in each of the last 3 years. What 3 of them are doing right.

The tests measure proficiency in reading, writing and math. The results are especially crucial for 3rd grade students in the state, as the score on the Spring English Language Arts exam is tied to ...

An analysis of third grade reading proficiency across 35 states by Upswing Labs, a nonprofit that works with districts and states to improve literacy, shows most schools are stalled, with average ...

Although debate in transforming Vermont’s educational system has filled our news headlines for months, we are pleased to ...

End-of-year testing results show Florida students were more proficient in math and reading than a year ago. Statewide progress monitoring scores, announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis Wednesday, detail how ...