Report: About half of Utah’s third graders struggle with reading — so what can be done?

Almost all children can learn to read with effective data-driven support, according to Gardner Institute analysis.

Almost half of Utah’s third graders don’t read at grade level, report says

Nearly half of Utah’s K-3 students are reading behind their grade level, even though almost five years ago Utah lawmakers set ...

‘Urgent need’: Nearly half of Utah’s kindergarten through third grade kids can’t read at grade level, report finds

The state aims to see 70% of its third graders reading at grade level by 2027. So far, only about half are hitting the mark.

Oklahoma bill proposes to reinstate mandate to hold back third graders that don’t pass state tests

A proposed bill could bring back a retention mandate, requiring third graders who don’t pass statewide reading tests to be held back.
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Why Park City third graders have the best literacy rates in the state

A new report shows half of Utah’s K-3 students don't meet grade-level reading standards, prompting state leaders to consider ...
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Nearly 40% of Quad Cities 3rd graders aren’t reading at grade level - Here’s why that matters

Experts say early literacy gaps don’t just affect academics — they can shape long-term outcomes well beyond the classroom.

Tribune editorial: Utah schools have a job ahead of them. They need our help.

Utah schools have to do better,” writes The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board. “But the only way that can happen is if Utah ...

What can be done to get Utah kids — and their parents — reading?

Seung-Hee Claire Son, an educational psychology professor and director of the EARLY lab at the University of Utah, spoke of ...

OK's future depends on strong readers, says House speaker | Opinion

The upcoming Oklahoma legislative session gives us an opportunity to recommit to improvement in our public schools.
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Collaborative tutoring effort lifts SBCSC reading scores; volunteers needed

Third grade reading scores are improving across South Bend Community School Corporation, and district leaders credit a volunteer tutoring program for helping more students stay on track and meet state ...

25 Teachers Are Sharing The "Basic" Things Students Apparently Cannot Do Themselves Anymore, And We Should All Be Panicking

"Immature parents who are always on their phones and have no idea how to interact with a child, too much screen time, no ...

Oklahoma bill proposes holding back some third-graders to boost literacy

A new Oklahoma bill inspired by Mississippi's success aims to improve literacy by retaining third-graders who fail reading tests and implementing summer academies.