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Illinois lowered its standards in 2025, but over half of third graders still couldn’t read at grade level. It’s a critical ...

The first major moment in a child’s schooling — what many educators call the "make-or-break" year for literacy — is third grade. By the end of third grade, students are expected to transition from ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Third Grade Learning Games 15 fun and educational games to help your child learn 3rd Grade lessons! Teach them multiplication, division, grammar, geometry, ...

Cedarville University: A group of third graders dashed across a field, ropes in hand, learning about transportation the ...

About 3,000 Indiana students are repeating third grade this school year for not meeting the state’s reading proficiency ...

Access to state-supported early childhood programs significantly reduces the likelihood that children will be placed in special education in the third grade, academically benefiting students and ...

Teachers play a crucial role in fostering children’s success in school. Policymakers must consider ways to support and prepare high-quality teachers while aligning expectation and opportunities for ...

New data show over half of Milwaukee Public Schools 4K-3rd graders scored below the 25th percentile on reading, compared with ...

When a child repeats a grade, it reflects positively on the district. But for the individual, it can be an irreversible step backward. Monkey Business Images/ Shutterstock When it comes to education ...

As the coronavirus pandemic ravaged communities and shuttered schools, many educators and parents worried about kindergarteners who were learning online. That concern now appears well-founded as we’re ...