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.

Good Cause Exemptions are granted for a variety of reasons, according to the Indiana Department of Education. The three main categories for consideration include students in special education, ...

On Thursday, The Tribune received a letter from Nicholas, a third-grade student from Virginia. His class is learning about ...

Arkansas students entering the third grade at public schools and open enrollment charter schools this fall will be the first cohort to be retained if they don’t meet literacy expectations, a policy ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Third graders inside Circle City Prep are excited about learning and teachers are helping them prepare for the IREAD assessment coming up in March. "It is a high-stakes test with ...

What Nebraska students learn and when are among the discussions lawmakers are having at the Capitol this session. The Education Committee Tuesday hearing public testimony on some controversial bills ...

Big literacy gains for Brockton's youngest readers, with third graders leading the charge. Check out the numbers.

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