About 23% of third graders, or nearly 12,000 students, scored below the required reading level last spring. But fewer than 3% were ultimately held back, according to newly provided state data.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP and WFLA) – In a blow to parents seeking to have their children “opt out” of Florida’s high-stakes tests, an appeals court on Tuesday ruled that school districts have a right to ...

The state Board of Education hears a report on Jasper County School District on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. (Photo by Skylar Laird/SC Daily Gazette) WEST COLUMBIA — More than half of South Carolina’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 6th annual Houston Reads Day will be here before we know it, and non-profit Literacy Now is looking for volunteers to join the ...

ATLANTA — In this digital age, who needs to know how to read and write cursive? The State of Georgia says all third through fifth graders will learn again how to do just that. Channel 2’s Lori Wilson ...

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - A throng of third-graders took a close-up look at firefighters and the equipment they use Wednesday afternoon during Career Day at Petal Elementary School. They also received the ...

An early literacy bill includes several strategies designed to boost reading skills in K-3 students — including retention.

An elementary school teacher shared a video wherein she could be seen listing 10 basic skills that 3rd graders are struggling with. The teacher, who goes by the username @mommy_n_zachy on TikTok, ...

SALINAS – Third-grade students in Salinas will have an opportunity Thursday to test the waters in their county’s biggest industry – agriculture. The Farm Day Experience is an annual educational event ...

Literacy Now is once again hosting its annual Houston Reads Day and is looking for volunteers to take just 20 minutes out of ...