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.

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

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 ...

Just two years ago, Indiana faced a sobering reality: nearly 1 in 5 third-graders could not read proficiently, and our state was grappling with what many rightfully called a literacy crisis. That ...