Tennessee third grade reading scores are out. Here's what happens now

The release of TCAP reading scores set off a fast-moving timeline for Tennessee third graders to avoid being held back.
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3rd-grade retention isn’t really about kids — it’s about adults who teach them

Should kids be held back in third grade if they can’t read? As of this year, 18 states say yes and impose some form of ...
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Tennessee reading law: What to know as TCAP scores release, third graders face retention

The release of TCAP reading scores on May 19 set off a fast-moving timeline for thousands of Tennessee third graders to avoid being held back. A state reading and retention law hinges on third grade ...
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MDE releases student assessment scores from across MS

It was a big day for elementary schools across the state. The Mississippi Department of Education released third-grade state reading assessment ...
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Nearly 76% of Mississippi 3rd graders pass reading test

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced that 75.6% (24,118) of third graders passed the initial ...
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Tuscaloosa City Schools reports 90% of 3rd graders are reading at grade level, for 3rd year

Tuscaloosa City Schools is touting that 90% of its third graders have met the state benchmark for reading sufficiency in 2026 ...

Alabama officials say reading recovery may be slowing for some students

Alabama officials say reading recovery is slowing for some students as scores plateau and literacy challenges persist ...