Third graders in Maryland who don’t read on grade level by the end of the school year may find themselves repeating the grade. Maryland’s department of education is considering enacting a statewide ...

Children are not born with the ability to make responsible decisions. It is a skill that is learned over time and involves making mistakes and learning from them. As your child becomes more ...

Want to help your third-grader master the basics of 3rd grade math? Here are some of the skills your child will be learning in the classroom. Understand what it means to multiply numbers – for example ...

As states pass laws requiring schools to follow the “science of reading,” one aspect of these policies has stirred up particular controversy: Holding back struggling readers who don’t reach ...

Towson, MD (WBFF) — March is National Reading Month, which means the focus across many American classrooms is on early childhood literacy. And when it comes to learning how to read, most experts agree ...

Policy reframed: Advocates argue retention laws primarily pressure educators and parents to address literacy issues early, rather than punish students. Evidence beyond retention: Studies in Michigan ...

This is the first year the controversial third-grade retention law will be in action. The rollout of the law has sparked heated conversations between lawmakers, education activists, parents and school ...

“We want to be good readers. We want to understand, not just get a good score on a test.” Anna Gawf scans her third graders, ...

Part of the 'Strong Readers Act' includes the implementation of second graders taking third-grade reading tests, beginning ...

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Early indicators show third-grade reading scores are getting worse in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, according to a report being presented to the school board Wednesday. Based on preliminary testing, ...