A lot has been written about the importance of reading proficiently by 3rd grade. We’ve heard the familiar debates about whether it’s sound practice to retain students who don’t meet that mark. But ...

Students will practice asking & answering questions about a text to build comprehension. Students will practice asking and answering questions about a text to build their comprehension. Students will ...

Students review cause and effect and will practice identifying causes. Students review cause and effect and will practice identifying causes. Then they will listen to the read aloud, Why do I Grow?

Want to help your third-grader master the basics of reading and writing? Here are some of the skills your child will be learning in the classroom. Use what a sentence says to figure out the meaning of ...

Students at elementary schools at APS have improved their reading, including students identified in a landmark lawsuit.

Corrected: An earlier version of this article and its accompanying map contained outdated information about 3rd-grade promotion requirements in Washington state. Washington’s state education ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Despite improvements in English Language Arts (ELA) test results, thousands of Tennessee children are at risk of not being promoted to the fourth grade. According to data ...

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. Three full ...