A third grade reading and retention law took effect for Tennessee public school children in 2023. Students must meet a state reading benchmark or take extra steps to avoid being held back.

While the Michigan Department of Education leaders praised improvements made by students in some grades in reading and math on the state test, the state's third graders continued to slide in ...

Nevada 3rd grade reading rates up, but fewer than half proficient as retention rule looms. Read more from The Nevada ...